StellarNet, Inc. News and Press Releases
News and Updates for 2026
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...
Measuring the Solar Spectrum with Kim
In this weeks Spectroscopy Feasibility Friday, Kim uses a spectrometer to measure Solar Spectral Irradiance to help her choose the perfect location for her vegetable garden! Included Solar Match Monitor, UVA/B & UVC monitor as well as PAR, PPFD, YPF. Also, great...
BEER(s Law) and COFFEE? Measuring Spectral Absorbance to Achieve Instant Coffee Perfection
Well, not the type of beer you are thinking of. Have you ever woken up early ready for a fresh cup of coffee only to find that you failed to notice that you ran out? Living in Florida has taught me to be prepared for many situations… Scorching sun? Stock up on...
Things are Heating Up in the Parrino Household!
There are two types of people: those who eat to live and those who live to eat. David Parrino lives to eat. David travels to eat as well. He once paid upwards of $350 for a visa to get into Bolivia just to eat at a restaurant. Alas, he is stuck in quarantine...
DIY Wood Stain Matching using Spectrometers with Steph
Color matching in home projects can be difficult. For example, have you ever tried to touch up a piece of white trim (maybe your dog scratched it while you were away from the store) with a white that you swore was similar? Have you tried to stain a kitchen table to...
Learn about Raman Spectroscopy with Jason – Don’t spill your pills, Pharmaceutical & Immune Booster ID
Want to learn about Raman spectroscopy? Watch Jason's at home demonstration on Raman spectroscopy identification of unknown spilled pills including immune boosters during the COVID-19 quarantine. This video features a handheld Raman system and other spectroscopy...
David’s Fun Home Quarantine Review on Ultraviolet Light Applications and Proper Measurement Techniques
Many of our customers are designing UVC arrays to sanitize N95 masks and other medical equipment; they use our UV radiometers to help with the design and manufacturing process. David is trapped working at home as many of us are and before he left the office, he...