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X-Ray Astronomy
http://whyfiles.org/092x_ray/index.html
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In this article, The Why Files examines X-ray astronomy and the recent history of this field. With the advent of X-ray telescopes, and the launch of the Chandra telescope in 1999, X-ray astronomy is finally gaining credit as a useful field of astronomy. This article discusses how X-rays, which are used to sense heat, are useful in astronomy, and how they view black holes, pulsars, dark matter, and neutron stars.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Text:
    • Report
Subject:
  • Physics
  • Space science
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2002, University of Wisconsin, Board of Regents.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-963
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Understanding about scientific inquiry
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Earth in the solar system
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Understandings about sci. / tech.
    • 9-12:
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Understandings about scientific inquiry
      • B - Physical science:
        • Interactions of energy and matter
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Origin and evolution of the universe
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Understandings about science and technology
Related resources:
This resource references 'The Why Files: Science Behind the News.'
http://whyfiles.org/
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: The Why Files


Author: David Tenenbaum
The Why Files

Editor: Terry Devitt
The Why Files

Contributor: Amy Toburen
The Why Files

Contributor: Susan Trebach
The Why Files