Drag the hydrogen spectrum next to the star spectrum so that the edges line up do some of the lines on the spect the two spectrum matchup

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To align the hydrogen spectrum with the star spectrum, you would want to look for specific emission or absorption lines from both spectra. The hydrogen spectrum, which shows distinct lines due to electronic transitions, typically includes the Balmer series lines such as H-alpha (656.3 nm), H-beta (486.1 nm), and others.

Here are the general steps to match the spectra:

1. **Identify Key Lines**: Look for strong or prominent lines in the hydrogen spectrum, such as H-alpha at around 656.3 nm (red), H-beta at 486.1 nm (blue-green), and H-gamma around 434.0 nm (blue).

2. **Find Corresponding Lines in the Star Spectrum**: Identify if there are absorption or emission features in the star spectrum that correspond to these wavelengths. For instance, if you see a dark line in the star spectrum at approximately 656.3 nm, that may correspond to the H-alpha line of hydrogen.

3. **Align the Spectra**: Drag the hydrogen spectrum next to the star spectrum so that the key lines you identified line up with the corresponding features in the star spectrum.

4. **Check for Other Matches**: After aligning the prominent lines, check if additional lines or features are also present in both spectra to confirm that they are well aligned.

By following this process, you should be able to effectively line up both spectra and see which lines correspond to each other. If youโ€™re using a specific software or platform for this exercise, make sure you utilize the tools available to accurately position the spectra.