How is imaging spectroscopy used in astronomy?
1 Answer
May 21, 2016
Most basically, it is used to identify specific materials, such as elements and more complex compounds.
Explanation:
Good references with explanations of the technique and applications can be found here:
http://speclab.cr.usgs.gov/spectrometry.html
http://www.eolss.net/Sample-Chapters/C01/E6-64-02-04.pdf