How do we learn the chemical composition of the interstellar medium?
A) by studying spectra of interstellar gas clouds
B) We make an educated guess based on the Sun's composition.
C) We collect samples of gas and dust from interstellar space.
D) We use computer simulations of the interstellar medium.
A) by studying spectra of interstellar gas clouds
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