Diffuse interstellar bands (DIBs) are a set of absorption lines observed in the spectra of stars that are located behind interstellar dust clouds. These absorption features are seen in the ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. They are believed to arise from the presence of large, complex molecules or species that exist in the interstellar medium, though their precise nature has not yet been conclusively identified.
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