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Imaging a Spectrum with the Grating

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Grating Spectroscopes and How to Use Them

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Spectroscopy is a three part process. The first part is to obtain a usable spectrum. The second part is to process the spectrum, apply corrections and calibrate for wavelength. The final step is perhaps the most exciting – the analysis and identification of the “fingerprints.” The tools and techniques you’ll need to carry out each aspect of the work are covered in the following chapters.

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Harrison, K.M. (2012). Imaging a Spectrum with the Grating. In: Grating Spectroscopes and How to Use Them. Patrick Moore's Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1397-4_2

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