Create your very own spectroscope to observe light and learn how scientists use the unique patterns created to study the world around them.
Energy Technology Engineering Center
September 11, 2025
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How do astronomers know how fast the universe is expanding? How can geologists identify different types of rocks? How can archaeologists study ancient artifacts without destroying them?
While these fields are different, the answer is the same: Spectroscopy.
View the step-by-step instructions below to make a spectroscope and observe how spectrums can change when looking at different sources of light.
