Apr 13, 2026 | Astrospectroscopy, Color Measurement, 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 | Atmospheric, Color Measurement, 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...
Mar 3, 2026 | Application, News
Colorectal cancer remains one of the most common malignancies worldwide, and early detection is key to improving patient outcomes. Traditional colonoscopy methods, while effective, are invasive and can miss early-stage lesions. There’s a pressing need for more...
Dec 16, 2025 | Laser Measurement, LED Measurement, News, Optical Emission Spectroscopy, SpectroRadiometry
Season’s Greetings from the SpectraWizard and the StellarNet Team!It’s that magical time of year when lights twinkle, lasers glow, and displays shimmer in every spectral color—and we couldn’t resist diving into the science behind the sparkle. Whether you’re...
Dec 11, 2025 | Application
Gustavo P. C. da Cruz, Gabriel L. Barreto, Luis A. Gómez-Malagón, Ricardo A. de Lima, and Caio V. P. Vital Published: August 2025 | Journal of Solar Energy Engineering Abstract Test PV Devices Indoors with Sunlight-Level Precision Looking for a reliable, affordable...