Visual demonstration of the performance of the diffraction grating. The zeroth order transmission refers to light that goes straight through the grating without undergoing diffraction (which should be ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Life for the 19th-century astronomer was kind of monotonous, 200 years after Galileo's ...

Spectroscopy remains a cornerstone of modern science, underpinning our ability to probe the intrinsic energy levels of atoms and molecules with remarkable precision. By interpreting the interaction of ...

Tucson, Ariz. — Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) partners in the U.S, Germany and Italy announced April 21 that the first of two new innovative near-infrared cameras/spectrographs for the LBT is now ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - For around 20 years, the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society, and UW-Eau Claire’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, have put on Astronomy Day, which takes place in Philip ...

Today, astronomers seek to observe the faintest and most distant objects possible. Extremely Large Telescopes (ELTs), with apertures in the order of several dozen meters, are the next generation ...