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Glossary · Instruments

Spectrometer

An instrument that decomposes light into its wavelengths to analyze the chemical composition, temperature and velocity of celestial objects. Found on most space telescopes (JWST, Hubble).

Definition

An instrument that decomposes light into its wavelengths to analyze the chemical composition, temperature and velocity of celestial objects. Found on most space telescopes (JWST, Hubble).

Related terms

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Space telescopeSpectroscopy

Associated missions

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