How do astronomers know that the newly found L and T spectral types represent objects cooler than M spectral class?

What will be an ideal response?


L star spectra contain bands produced by molecules such as iron hydride. T star spectra show absorption by methane and water vapor. Because these molecules can't exist in high-temperature stars, these objects must be relatively cool.

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