Astronomers use a spectrometer to analyze
A)a star's color.
B)a star's temperature.
C)the magnetism from stars.
D)a star's electromagnetic radiation and to distinguish various star types.

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Spectrometer is a tool used to separate light into its different wavelengths, or colors. Astronomers use it to analyze the electromagnetic radiation given off by stars, which can help in distinguishing various types of stars based on their chemical composition, temperature, and other properties.

Astronomers Use a Spectrometer to Analyze