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Atomic Spectra and the Composition of Stars
| Title | Atomic Spectra and the Composition of Stars |
| Description | The goals of this lab are to learn the relationship between atomic energy levels and the light emitted by an atom and to understand how scientists can use spectra to determine the composition of stars |
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Level | Undergrad - Intro |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | atomic spectra, energy levels, photons, stellar composition |
| Simulation(s) | Neon Lights & Other Discharge Lamps |
| Author(s) | Rhoda Berenson |
| Contact Email | rb143@nyu.edu |
| School / Organization | New York University |
| Date submitted | 7/18/14 |
| Date updated | 7/18/14 |
