Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques

Imaging and spectroscopy are methods used by scientists to explore and understand objects, especially in astronomy. Imaging captures visual details, like photos, revealing shapes, colors, and structures. Spectroscopy analyzes light gathered from objects to determine their composition, temperature, and motion by splitting light into its spectrum (like a rainbow). Together, these techniques allow scientists to see objects clearly and analyze their properties without physical contact, providing vital clues about the universe’s early history, the makeup of stars and galaxies, and other cosmic phenomena.