The plane of the Milky Way Galaxy is filled with clouds of gas and dust. To receive information from objects embedded in these clouds astronomers use receivers sensitive in these ranges EXCEPT
A) ultraviolet.
B) X-ray.
C) infrared.
D) radio.

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Ultraviolet light is strongly absorbed by the interstellar medium, making it difficult to use for observing objects embedded in gas and dust clouds. Infrared, X-ray, and radio wavelengths can penetrate these clouds more effectively, allowing astronomers to receive information from objects within.

The Plane of the Milky Way Galaxy Is Filled with Clouds