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Thursday, September 27, 2007

What is a spectrograph?



It is an instrument for producing and photographing a spectrum. Used to measure properties of light over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

What is an altimeter?



It is a dialled meter for showing how high an aircraft or spacecraft
is above ground. Most altimeters work using air pressure. The measurement of altitude is called altimetry

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

What is a telemeter?



It is a piece, or pieces, of apparatus for measuring physical changes from a distance. It has wide application in space technology.