Which instruments astronomers use to detect the light from an astronomical object?

Telescopes are the most commonly used instruments for astronomers to observe light from astronomical objects.

Radio telescopes are used to detect radio waves from astronomical objects.

Photometers measure the intensity of light from an astronomical object.

Spectroscopes are used to analyse the light from an astronomical object to determine its composition.

Interferometers combine the light from multiple telescopes to create a high-resolution image.

Coronagraphs are used to block out the light from bright stars to observe faint objects near them.

Polarimeters measure the polarization of light from an astronomical object.

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