Spectroscope
/ˈspektrəskəʊp/
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Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Context
Used in science, especially in the study of light properties and materials. 
In physics class, we learned how the spectroscope helps identify chemical elements.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Colors
It separates light beyond visible colors, including ultraviolet and infrared. 
Astronomers rely on a spectroscope to detect various wavelengths from distant galaxies.
Pro Tip 3/3Analytical Tool
It's used for analyzing substances based on light they emit or absorb. 
Chemists use a spectroscope to analyze the light absorption of different solutions.