Help with Spectroscopy in Astronomy

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The discussion centers on the correct terminology for a type of spectroscopy used in astronomy, specifically related to measuring the spectrum of the Sun. The term "Ascell spectroscopy" is incorrectly spelled; the correct term is "Echelle spectroscopy." Participants emphasize the importance of using precise terminology in academic research, particularly when utilizing databases like Web of Science, Galileo, and Google Scholar for sourcing information.

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  • Understanding of spectroscopy principles
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  • Knowledge of optical physics
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  • Research "Echelle spectroscopy" and its applications in solar observations
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Astronomy students, astrophysicists, and researchers interested in the techniques used for solar spectrum analysis and the underlying physics of spectroscopy.

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Hey everyone,

Over the past few days I have been having trouble with finding research for my optics project.

The topic I chose was supposed to be the physics behind how astronomer's and astrophysics measure the Spectrum of the Sun ans specifically the mathematics/physics behind the spectroscopy they use for our sun and others. According to my professor is called like "Ascell spectroscopy" with him pronouncing the "Ascell" like the phrase "a-shell". After 2-3 day of searching WebofScience, Galelio, Google Scholar, and even Wikipedia for this term, I come up with so little information that I think I have somehow completely butcher the spelling of "Ascell Spectroscopy"


So if you guys could help me figure out the correct spelling of this word it would help out a lot. Alternatively if you guys have the current name(s) of the specific spectroscopy(s) we use to measure the Sun that would help also.
 
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