University of California
Center for Science Education: Gallery
A gallery of astronomy images which depict galaxies, comets, the moon, planets, nebulae, supernovae as seen in various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Each image in the gallery is described. Fascinating!
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Infra Red Eye Special
A description of the ways in which infra-red is used in astronomy, including an extended example describing how infra-red was used to learn about Pluto's moon, Charon. There are also links to other sites of astronomical interest.
California Institute of Technology
Cal Tech: Two Micron All Sky Survey
Learn about the Two Micron All Sky Survey project, in which telescopes and observatories scan the sky for infrared radiation in order to learn more about the Milky Way galaxy. The infrared spectrum is described and its importance to...
NASA
Nasa: Match Light Faces With Heat Faces
Can you picture someone in infrared? In this game, you try to match pictures taken of faces with a regular camera with those taken with an infrared camera. After the game, there is background information on infrared waves.
Other
Advanced Technologies: Infrared Thermographic Inspections
The home page of Advanced Integrated Technologies, a company which specializes in thermographic technologies. Several pages are available which explain infrared thermography and discuss its benefits and applications.
University of California
Center Science Edu.: Electromagnetic Radiation on Trial
Here is a 1-5 day unit on electromagnetic radiation that features a teacher guide and student activities with extensions.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Project Skymath: Human and Match in the Infrared
Simply a graphic of a human holding a match. Graphic is taken using a thermal camera showing heat distribution.
Other
Temperatures: Thermal Imagers
A page which describes thermal imaging and cameras which utilize infrared radiation. The means by which these imaging devices operate is described.