Aug 12, 2025 | Astrospectroscopy, Color Measurement, News
The Perseid meteor shower and spectroscopy intersect in the study of meteors’ chemical composition and physical properties. When a meteor from the Perseid shower enters Earth’s atmosphere, it heats up and ionizes, creating a bright streak of light....
Jul 3, 2025 | Application, Chemistry, News
StellarNet and the SpectraWizard wish you a Happy 4th of July! Fun Facts about the Chemistry of Fireworks: Fireworks require 3 types of components in order to work: an oxidizer, fuel, and a chemical mixture to create color and sound. The invention of fireworks can be...
Feb 13, 2025 | Application, Color Measurement, News
February 14th means love is in the air! The smell of roses, the taste of chocolate, the bubbly feel of wine on the palate. 250 million roses will be produced for this years’ Valentine’s Day. 73% of those will be red. Do you know why red is the most popular color?...