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Astronomical Spectroscopy in Spacecraft
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Visible Light Spectroscopy
Used to analyze the reflected sunlight from planetary surfaces, determining chemical compositions.
Infrared Spectroscopy
Utilized to investigate the thermal properties and composition of dust, asteroids, and cometary comas.
Ultraviolet Spectroscopy
Employed to study the high-energy processes in the universe, such as star formation and the interstellar medium.
X-ray Spectroscopy
Used to investigate high-energy phenomena such as black holes, neutron stars, and supernova remnants.
Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
Enables the study of the most energetic events and objects in the universe such as gamma-ray bursts and active galactic nuclei.
Radio Spectroscopy
Allows the examination of cold gas clouds and cosmic microwave background radiation.
Mass Spectrometry
Used in situ on planetary missions to directly characterize the composition of atmospheres and surfaces.
Raman Spectroscopy
In planetary exploration, used for mineral identification and detecting organic materials.
Magnetospheric Imaging
Provides insights into the space environment around planets by detecting energetic neutral atoms.
Photometry
Measures the intensity of light from stars and galaxies to determine distances and composition.
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