Antique Spectroscope
by Clive Streeter / Dorling Kindersley / Science Museum, London
Title
Antique Spectroscope
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Clive Streeter / Dorling Kindersley / Science Museum, London
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Model of a spectroscope used by Sir William Crookes, 19th century. A spectroscope is an instrument used to measure properties of light over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, typically used in spectroscopic analysis to identify materials. Crookes used spectroscopy to identify the element thallium.
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October 22nd, 2014
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