Make Your Own Spectroscope

Make Your Own Spectroscope
Introduction:
Spectroscopy is a method used in scientific research to measure the abundance of chemicals in the composition of a given source. In astronomy, we use a tool called a spectroscope to make these measurements.
Resources:
- Printed spectroscope cutout (printed card works much better than paper)
- Diffraction grating paper
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Sticky tape
Duration:
60 mins
Age Suitability:
11 to 14
14 to 16
16 to 18