Re: Heat vs IR

[tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Tom Benedict)]

The definition of "heat" is pretty fuzzy, so if you disagree with my
numbers, I'd probably agree with you (go figure).

It starts around 3-4 microns (REALLY HOT) and goes up to 20-30-wherever
(depends on your definition of "heat").  If you ask a radio astronomer,
get them started on the 3K cosmic background.  Chances are they'll mention
"heat" or "temperature" several times, and that's well out of the micron
regime.

Tom

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