spectroscopy

The Atmosphere of WASP-17b

One of the greatest potentials of transiting exoplanets is the ability to monitor the spectra and examine the composition of…

14 years ago

Absorption Spectroscopy

[/caption] In terms of physics, absorption is defined as the way that energy from photons is taken up by matter,…

14 years ago

Atomic Spectra

The light which atoms give off is made up of specific wavelengths, called lines; observed by a spectroscope, the lines…

15 years ago

Light Spectrum

Light spectrum can mean the visible spectrum, the range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation which our eyes are sensitive to…

15 years ago

Amateur Spectroscopy

[/caption] Amateur astronomers are a unique species worthy of their own reality TV show. Their craftsmanship, resourcefulness, dedication, and passion…

15 years ago