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Old 07-12-2013, 02:26 PM
malclocke (Malc)
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The pinkish colour is due to the main components of the visible light being from the hydrogen alpha and beta lines, which are red and light blue respectively. The mixture of these two gives the pink colour. I believe it should become stronger over the coming days.

Malc
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