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Definition | : | Near-Infrared Spectrograph |
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Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) is an instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
NIRSpec operates over a wavelength range of 0.6 to 5 microns.
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A spectrograph or a spectrometer is a scientific instrument used to disperse light from an object into a spectrum.
Analyzing the spectrum of an object can tell us about its physical properties, including temperature, mass, and chemical composition.
The full form of NIRSpec is Near-Infrared Spectrograph