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| An on-line supplement
to chapter 3 of Science Explorer - Astronomy. |
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 Electromagnetic
Radiation |
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Star
Light, Star Bright |
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This activity includes three
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- Catch the Wave introduces
the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Making Waves allows you to
generate waves.
- Heating Up intoduces the
idea that everything emits
electromagnetic radiation.
- Stellar Encounters tests
your knowledge of the first three lessons.
This lesson should be done after you have
completed Catch the Wave,
Making Waves, & Heating
Up.
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| Telescopes |
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From
Galileo to the Hubble |
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This is a history lesson of the light
telescope. Take notes as you proceed through the
lesson. |
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The
Online Planetarium Show |
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This is an interactive planetarium program
called "Hubble: From Here to Eternity."
In the show, you will view spectacular images
from the Hubble Space Telescope, uncover its
incredible findings and read about other
interesting topics. |
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Astronaut
Challange |
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Learn about the 1997 Servicing Mission of the
Hubble Space Telescope and successfully complete
the "Astronaut Challenge". |
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| Distances to Stars |
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Cosmic
Survey |
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The Universe is very large and
contains objects of varying sizes, ages, and
distances from Earth. Test your knowledge by
completing this survey. |
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| Galaxies |
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Galaxies
Galore
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This lesson includes 6 activities
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- Build the Milky Way
- Spiral Shapes
- Elliptical Slide
- Imagine Irregulars
- Galaxy Card Games - Concentration
& Trading Cards
- Galaxy Hunt
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Hubble
Deep Field Academy |
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In this activity you will go
through the processes actual scientists go
through to organize and synthesize new
information. |
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| The Big Bang Theory |
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Beyond
The Big Bang |
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Scientists address popular questions about
the size, origin, and expansion of the universe. |
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