Mutiwavelength Milky Way: Application of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA

Collection:

NASA

Grade Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This educational brief provides an overview of how previously unrevealed information about our galaxy and other celestial objects can be obtained by examining their energy emissions in parts of the electromagnetic spectrum other than that visible to the human eye. Remote imagery of the Milky way in several wavelengths is included, and links to additional information are embedded in the text.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Readings

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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