Spectroscope

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009118",
  "term": "Spectroscope",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An optical instrument used to separate light into its component wavelengths, allowing for visual observation of the spectrum. While spectrographs record the spectrum, a spectroscope is primarily for direct viewing. In atmospheric studies, it can be used to identify elements or compounds based on their unique spectral signatures.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/spectroscope/"
}