StellarNet, Inc. News and Press Releases
News and Updates for 2026
Sunkissed on my COVID Beach Vacation
After months of being cooped up at home, I decided I needed a change of scenery…responsibly. It was the perfect time to take a semi-staycation. I rented an Airbnb, packed up my car, and headed for a home near a secluded beach. I relaxed, swam in the pool, BBQ ’d...
Covid-19 Research Special- Analyzing UVC Sanitization of Face Masks
From left to right: María Teresa Flores-Arias, Justo Arines and Carmen Bao-VarelaOur research group, Photonics4life, are members of the Physics Faculty at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. During the lockdown, due to the Covid-19 pandemic disease, we were...
Sanitizing with Light – Testing UV Disinfecting Lamps
With Coronavirus numbers in the United States still rising, many people are looking at UVGI as an answer to reopening safely. UVGI or Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation is a method of disinfection that uses UV-C light to sanitize. UV-C light can inactivate bacteria...
Haze Measurement Application Note -Packaging, Beverages, Displays, and Diffusers
Haze is an important appearance attribute that directly affects human perception and plays an important role in consumer demand. It can be the difference between deeming something as shiny, beautiful and new, or dingy, weathered, and worn. Haze can be quantified and...
Happy 4th of July – How Compact Spectrometers are being used in Combustion Research: Here Come the Fireworks!
Let’s be frank: the most exciting part about chemistry is the explosions! A popular demonstration in General Chemistry class is the reaction between Al and Fe2O3, the thermite reaction. It needs a high temperature to get going, but the resulting reaction is so hot...
Spectroscopy in Space- Extreme Spectrometer Applications
The recent excitement of space travel by NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley allowed us to take our minds off the worldwide pandemic, if just for a moment. It reminds us of the opportunities that space exploration and scientific research offer to help...
University Customer Spotlight: Student Researchers go to Extremes for NASA
We spoke with Josh Sebree, Astrochemistry and Astrobiology Professor at the University of Northern Iowa, who just received a NASA grant to have his undergraduate students aid NASA research. Please enjoy the interview and Professor Sebree's exciting, extreme research!...
Colorimetry of David’s Karmann Ghia and Spitfire Convertibles
While our StellarNet technical sales and support teams continue to work from home, their time saved not needing to commute to our office allows for a variety of fun spectroscopy projects and home hobbies. In this Colorimetry Application Note, David Parrino fixes up...
Spectral Tests for a Good Night’s Rest with Kimberly
Anyone who knows me knows I’m not a morning person. I recently woke up late in the night with my mind momentarily tricked into thinking it was morning by the light creeping in between my drapes. This happens on many-a-night, but this time I had an “a ha!” moment....
Virtual Conference- Tips on How to Choose the Best Spectrometer
Director of Business Development, Jason Pierce, provides tips on how to choose the best spectrometer in this virtual conference and update from StellarNet. Jason provides some insight into the most important factors when considering a spectrometer purchase... 1. Buy...