Phrases with «mapping spectrometer»

A mapping spectrometer is a device that helps scientists detect and measure the different colors of light produced by an object. It creates a map or image of the object showing the distribution of light at different wavelengths or colors. Full definition

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The near - infrared mapping spectrometer on NASA's Galileo spacecraft found evidence of the presence of molecules made of oxygen, carbon, sulfur, hydrogen, and nitrogen on Europa, and a hint of the presence of a class of complex organic compounds called tholins which may be driven by pre-biotic processes (more). (members.nova.org)
A bizarre six - sided feature encircling the north pole of Saturn near 78 degrees north latitude has been spied by the visual and infrared mapping spectrometer on NASA's Cassini spacecraft. (space.com)
«Scientists have wondered why the high atmospheres of Saturn and other gas giants are heated far beyond what might normally be expected by their distance from the sun,» said Sarah Badman, a Cassini visual and infrared mapping spectrometer team associate at Lancaster University, England. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «mapping spectrometer»

Sentences with «mapping spectrometer»

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