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Pbs Learning Media: Above the Clouds: Telescopes on Mauna Kea

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This video segment adapted from First Light explains why the highest peak in the Pacific, Mauna Kea, is an ideal site for astronomical observations. Featured are new telescope technologies that allow astronomers to explore the universe in more detail. [5:39]

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astronomy, electromagnetic spectrum, energy, telescopes
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astro, atmosphere, earth system, general, layers, temperature inversion, tools, em, pbs learningmedia: above the clouds: telescopes on mauna kea, teachers' domain, wgbh, research
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)