Of-3 Spectral Sources (2)
Aim
To demonstrate the spectrum of various sources using a spectrometer.
Apparatus
- Spectral source
- Spectrometer
- Video camera and monitor
Spectral Sources 2 Setup and Diagram.
Description
The spectrometer is aligned in the normal way to produce a spectrum at the position of minimum deviation. The telescope is swung out of position and replaced with the video camera focussed on infinity. The colour camera gives a fairly faithful rendition of the spectral lines.