Observational astronomy/Spectroscopy

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The spectrum of the Sun

Spectroscopy is an observational technique to examine astronomical objects to determine properties that cannot be observed via imaging or photometry. It involves splitting light waves into their component colors via diffraction. See astronomical spectroscopy for more information.

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The Science of Spectroscopy and Spectroscopy Wiki