Spectroscope Could Help Us Find Alien Life

When you shine a beam of light through a prism, it turns into a rainbow of color. The colors that are missing tell us exactly which atoms are in the star. When we look at light from distant planets or the starl that passes through their atmospheres, we can use spectroscope to find out which atoms and molecules are present on that world. Some of my colleagues have created a beautiful video that compliments catelan's piece. I liked it so much i asked if i could share the just over two minute sound track with you. Here it is voiced by our ditutal community manager, sarah alamed.