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From the October 2007 issue

How do astronomers measure the speed of dust and gas carried away by stars’ stellar winds?

Lucas Lewellen, Liberty, Missouri
By Astronomy Staff | Published: October 1, 2007
Astronomers detect stellar winds by examining a star’s spectrum.

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