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Spectrometers are used for this. By looking at the spectrum of light coming from the star, scientists can tell which elements are in the star by the pattern of lines that are known to be associated with certain elements.
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What instrument is used for observing stars?
You use a telescope to observe stars, and sometimes also use a star map.
What group of stars can be used as a star clock to tell time at night?
it is the big dipper, You can use the pointers of the Big Dipper as a star clock to tell the time.
Instrument used to collect important information about star's composition from the earth?
a. telescope b. space shuttles c. space probes d. spectroscope
The light from stars are used to determine what?
The light from stars can tell us what type of star it is (our Sun is a G type), the stars spectrum can tell us what elements are in the star, and its intristic brightness can help us determine how far away it is. Also, if there is a wobble in the star, or a change it the stars brightness can tell us if it has a planet.
What do the color and lines in the spectrum of a star indicate?
By looking at the lines in a star's spectrum of light, astronomers can tell what kinds of elements the star is made of. This happens because when a beam of light hits an atom or molecule, that atom absorbs a characteristic wavelength (color) of visible light. Scientists have made a huge list of different elements and the different patterns of lines observed in theirj corresponding "spectra" (fancy word for light spectrums), and by using such lists can deduce precisely what each star is made of.
What instrument used to gather information about star?
Telescopes?
What instrument is used to measure a the angle of a star?
A sextant.
What instrument that is used to determine a star or planet's location?
Whatever Instrument that it turns out to be, my issue is; how do we get to confirm its measurements?
Can a spectroscope be used to collect information about the chemical makeup of a star?
a spectroscope is the instrument used to determine the chemical makeup of a star.
Instrument used by astronomers to spread light?
A spectroscope is used to diffuse the light from a star into its spectrum, so that astronomers can analyze the elements that make up the star. The same sort of instrument can be used to analyze the elemental composition of ANYTHING; for terrestrial uses, the instrument is called a spectroGRAPH.
What instrument was used in jantar mantar to tell the time?
sundial
What does a barometer tell you?
A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.
What are star uses?
they are used to tell stories
What instrument is used for observing stars?
You use a telescope to observe stars, and sometimes also use a star map.
What group of stars can be used as a star clock to tell time at night?
it is the big dipper, You can use the pointers of the Big Dipper as a star clock to tell the time.
Why is astrolabe called astrolabe?
"Astr" is from the word for "star" and "labe" is from the word "to take". It is an instrument used to take the positions of celestial bodies, hence its label as "star-taker".
What is a wedge-sharp instrument made of reed and used for writing?
You mean a Quill??
