StellarNet, Inc. News and Press Releases
News and Updates for 2026
Halloween App Series: Hocus Pocus with a Spectroscopy Focus
Many moons ago, four Stellar witches found their ancient spectroscopy knowledge waning. These particular witches had been practicing their craft for many years, using their powers to provide spectroscopy solutions and potions to their loyal StellarNet coven. As time...
Introducing the updated StellarRAM Handheld Raman System!
StellarNet introduces the newest version of our handheld Raman spectrometer now available and “in stock” for convenient on-site inspection of unknown materials. Pharmaceuticals, narcotics, hazardous materials, and additive detection for food safety are just some of...
The SpectraWizard’s Spectroscopy Application Challenge Results 2021
The SpectraWizard’s Spectroscopy Application Challenge has now officially ended! Spectroscopists from all over the world competed against each other for a chance to win over $5,000 in StellarCash. Please check out the winning spectroscopy applications below and don't...
Piney Point Update: Catastrophic Red Tide in Tampa Bay – Water Quality Testing using StellarNet UV-VIS Spectrometers
The beaches and waterways along the Florida coast are currently being affected by a catastrophic Red Tide outbreak of unprecedented proportions. This is just months after one of the largest state-sanctioned wastewater dumps at the Piney Point reservoir spilled...
Spectroscopy of Lightning – Colors and Composition
Congratulations Tampa Bay Lightning on Back to Back Stanley Cups! Have you ever heard that lightning can’t strike twice? Tell that to our very own Tampa Bay Lightning who are now back-to-back Stanley Cup champions! StellarNet manufacturing headquarters has been...
Analyzing Astrophotography Filters- The SpectraWizard captures the Orion Nebula
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...
Raman vs NIR Spectroscopy
StellarNet's President, Jason Pierce, explains some of the practical differences of Raman and NIR spectroscopy, which include the inability for NIR to measure aqueous samples, the surface area of detection, portability, specificity, SERS, and fluorescence. A...
Hot Special on Handheld Raman Spectrometers
StellarNet, Inc. is offering a Hot Special of 20% off all handheld Raman Spectrometers starting in June 2021. This offer is only through our US sales office, please contact your local distributor for pricing and discounts available in your region. Don't miss out. Get...
Fluorescent Fish Analysis – Exciting Spectroscopy
Ever have a relaxing weekend with plenty of rest, and when you return to work someone tells you, "you're glowing!"? Not in the literal sense, but if you say that to a glow fish it has a whole new meaning. Glow fish are the first genetically engineered pet that are...
May Flowers Application Special – StellarNet Team visits Local Plant Nursery
It is officially spring and the StellarNet team visited a local plant nursery to do color analysis of freshly bloomed flowers and compare solar spectra from inside and outside of the greenhouse. Green Thumb is a local nursery that has everything you need to get your...