DIY Spectroscope

Read the chemical fingerprint of stars

Age 12+ DIY Kit

Construct a working spectroscope and explore how light is split into different wavelengths. Learn how astronomers determine the composition and temperature of stars.

What You'll Learn

How diffraction gratings split white light into a spectrum
How emission and absorption lines reveal an element's identity
How astronomers determine the temperature and composition of stars
How to observe and compare spectra of different light sources

What's in the Box

Pre-cut spectroscope body (cardboard)
Diffraction grating film
Calibration guide and observation worksheet
Illustrated instruction manual

Subjects Covered

Physics Chemistry Astronomy

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