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All ten extra lines (including both the labeled and unlabeled ones) seem to correspond to the [http://astro.u-strasbg.fr/~koppen/discharge/silicon.jpg spectrum of silicon], and '''the joke then refers to the {{w|silicon dioxide}} (aka glass)''' used in the lenses of the Sun's sunglasses. Of course, this means that the glasses have been ionized and turned into plasma by the heat of the sun. | All ten extra lines (including both the labeled and unlabeled ones) seem to correspond to the [http://astro.u-strasbg.fr/~koppen/discharge/silicon.jpg spectrum of silicon], and '''the joke then refers to the {{w|silicon dioxide}} (aka glass)''' used in the lenses of the Sun's sunglasses. Of course, this means that the glasses have been ionized and turned into plasma by the heat of the sun. | ||
− | The idea of a sun with sunglasses is a reference to pictures/clipart of the sun wearing sunglasses, often used to denote good weather. Randall has specifically used this picture in at least two | + | The idea of a sun with sunglasses is a reference to pictures/clipart of the sun wearing sunglasses, often used to denote good weather. Randall has specifically used this picture in at least two [[what if?]] posts: |
:In ''{{what if|115|Into the Sun}}'' it is seen in the fourth image. The title text of that image even references the fact that those sunglasses will block the light to Earth: | :In ''{{what if|115|Into the Sun}}'' it is seen in the fourth image. The title text of that image even references the fact that those sunglasses will block the light to Earth: | ||
::A partial solar eclipse is when the Earth moves across the part of the Sun blocked by its sunglasses. | ::A partial solar eclipse is when the Earth moves across the part of the Sun blocked by its sunglasses. |