.. _example_datasets_plot_sdss_spectrum:


SDSS Spectrum Example
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This example shows how to fetch and plot a spectrum from the SDSS database
using the plate, MJD, and fiber numbers.  The code below sends a query to
the SDSS server for the given plate, fiber, and mjd, downloads the spectrum,
and plots the result.



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