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OCR: SPECTROSCOPE .............................................. A SPECTROSCOPE IS a device used to disperse light from an object in order to form a spectrum. By examining the spectrum, and comparing it with that of a known substance, one can seek a match and thereby identify substances contained in the object. Spectroscopes are used for a wide range of scientific purposes and are not applied solely to astronomical research.