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  1. Background: Introduction to Spectroscopy - Imagine the Universe!

    Oct 14, 2021 · Spectroscopy is a complex art - but it can be very useful in helping scientists understand how an object like a black hole, neutron star, or active galaxy is producing light, …

  2. Spectra - Introduction - Imagine the Universe!

    Nov 20, 2014 · Spectroscopy can be very useful in helping scientists understand how an object like a black hole, neutron star, or active galaxy produces light, how fast it is moving, and what …

  3. Imagine the Universe! Spectra

    Aug 10, 2015 · The science of spectroscopy is quite sophisticated. From spectral lines astronomers can determine not only the element, but the temperature and density of that …

  4. Imagine the Universe!

    Sep 24, 2020 · With that discovery, scientists had the means to determine the chemical composition of stars through spectroscopy. Stars aren't the only objects for which we can …

  5. X-ray Spectroscopy - Imagine the Universe!

    May 7, 2015 · X-ray Spectroscopy A Series of Lesson Plans by Allie Hajian and Maggie Masetti (NASA/GSFC) Rick Fowler (Crossland High School) Angela Page (Hyattsville Elementary …

  6. Imagine the Universe!

    Sep 24, 2020 · More On Spectra and Their Representations If you let the light from the Sun pass through a prism, the result is a wonderful display of all the colors of the rainbow. Separating …

  7. Educators' Corner - Imagine the Universe!

    Sep 18, 2001 · National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight CenterEducators' Corner

  8. Electromagnetic Spectrum - Introduction - Imagine the Universe!

    Nov 14, 2014 · Advanced Basic The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is the range of all types of EM radiation. Radiation is energy that travels and spreads …

  9. Observatories Across the Electromagnetic Spectrum

    Nov 18, 2014 · Observatories Across the Electromagnetic Spectrum Astronomers use a number of telescopes sensitive to different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to study objects in …

  10. Supernova Chemistry Lesson Plan - Imagine the Universe!

    May 7, 2015 · Supernova Chemistry Suggested grade levels: 9-12 Estimated class time: 2-3 class periods Lesson plan by Jane Mahon and Ron Dodson of Hoover High School in Hoover, …