Jun 6, 2026 | Application, Applications, Astrospectroscopy, Displays & Radiometry, News
After analyzing the spectrum of Sirius and Betelgeuse, the SpectraWizard decided to take a shot with astrophotography. His journey takes him to the Great Orion Nebula where he creates a superimposed image of the nebula using bandpass filters. He uses spectroscopy to...
May 8, 2026 | Applications, Displays & Radiometry, News, Solar SpectroRadiometry, SpectroRadiometry, UV SpectroRadiometry
Why Turtle Safe Lighting Matters for Sea Turtle Survival + An Interview with FWC Experts Artificial lighting along coastlines is a well-documented threat to sea turtle populations. Species such as the loggerhead sea turtle and green sea turtle rely on natural light...
May 6, 2026 | News, NIR, oil and gas
Invisible Losses in Oil Shipping: How Moisture Analysis Impacts Crude Oil Cargo Value at Sea Moisture is a common and often underestimated component of crude oil that directly impacts product value, transport efficiency, and refining performance. Even relatively low...
Apr 14, 2026 | Application, Applications, Environmental & Microplastics, News
Introduction: A Growing Environmental Challenge As global attention turns toward sustainability and environmental stewardship, microplastics have emerged as one of the most pervasive and least visible forms of pollution. These particles, typically defined as plastics...
Apr 13, 2026 | Applications, Color Measurement, Displays & Radiometry, News
The Lyrid meteor shower and spectroscopy intersect in the study of meteors’ chemical composition and physical properties. When a meteor from the Lyrid shower enters Earth’s atmosphere, it heats up and ionizes, creating a bright streak of light....
Apr 1, 2026 | Applications, Atmospheric, Color Measurement, Displays & Radiometry, News, Optical Metrology, Solar SpectroRadiometry, SpectroRadiometry
The Science Behind Rainbows Rainbows form when sunlight interacts with water droplets in the atmosphere. As light enters a droplet, it refracts (bends) due to the change in medium from air to water, which slows down the light waves. Once inside the droplet, some of...