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Mom & Dads:  Why is the Sky Blue?

Mom & Dads: Why is the Sky Blue?

Why is the sky blue? It’s the quintessential kid question that stumps parents all the time. But, if your child were to ask it, could you answer? In this article, we cut straight to the essential points to make you the expert on sky color.

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What is Light and where does it come from?

What is Light and where does it come from?

We non-scientists take for granted that light is just light, and hardly think about where it comes from or how it’s produced. So if your work involves light, lighting or even indoor farming, we thought you might like to know.

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What is the difference between a Colorimeter and Spectrometer?

What is the difference between a Colorimeter and Spectrometer?

What is the difference between a Colorimeter and Spectrometer?  Both devices capture light in order to analyze it’s properties for any number of applications.  However, there are some major differences that set them apart.  In this article, we will explain the differences by contrasting structural design, functionality, applications, accuracy, advantages and disadvantages.

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Everything thing you need to know about Flicker, an insidious, potentially serious lighting artifact impacting visual safety for public places like hospitals, offices, libraries, and more...

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About UPRtek

United Power Research and Technology

UPRtek (est. 2010) is a manufacturer of portable, high-precision light measurement instruments; Handheld Spectrometers, PAR meters, Spectroradiometers, Light Calibration Solutions.

UPRtek HQ, R&D and manufacturing are all based out of Taiwan, with Worldwide representation through our certified Global Resellers.

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