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NASA

Viewing the Violent Universe: What Are Gamma Rays?

For Students 9th - 10th
The universe produces a broad range of light, only a fraction of which is visible to our eyes. Gamma rays are nonvisible light, which also includes x-rays, ultraviolet light, infrared radiation, and radio waves.
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University of California

Center for Science Education: Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
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!
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California Institute of Technology

Cal Tech: Two Micron All Sky Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Curated OER

Visit the Eso Paranal Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Site serves as the homepage of the European Southern Observatory. While written more with the professional astronomer in mind, you should be able to find information that you can use in terms of what telescopes they have and recent...
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Curated OER

Visit the Eso La Silla Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Site serves as the homepage of the European Southern Observatory. While written more with the professional astronomer in mind, you should be able to find information that you can use in terms of what telescopes they have and recent...
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo taken on a fine day showing a number of telescope domes at an observatory.