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Taking a Cold, Clear Look at the Universe

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Take a look with another perspective. Pupils read to find out what portion of the electromagnetic spectrum a space telescope sees and the difficulties of viewing infrared radiation from other objects in space. Individuals discover how scientists have found a way to solve problems involved with observing within the infrared wavelengths.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Investigate NASA's SIRTF telescope to see what it found
  • Show the class an infrared camera and how objects appear when using it
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes scholars are familiar with the electromagnetic spectrum
Pros
  • Provides a graphic to show the electromagnetic spectrum and the different space telescopes that use a particular portion of the spectrum
  • Includes a link to the NASA site on the telescope
Cons
  • None