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Infrared Astronomy
http://www.ipac.caltech.edu/Outreach/Edu/index.html
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This website from NASA's Infrared Astrophysics Data Center describes: the discovery of infrared waves; what infrared waves are and how they are used in astronomy; atmospheric windows; near, middle, and far infrared; the infrared universe; and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. It also provides an IR astronomy timeline; history and development of IR detector technology; information on projects, news and discoveries; an IR gallery; classroom activities; and links for getting involved in astronomy.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Imagery - remotely sensed
  • Portal:
    • Educational
Subject:
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2000 California Institute of Technology
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-003-176
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Linda Hermans-Killam
IPAC/SIRTF Astronomy Education and Outreach

Publisher: California Institute of Technology, Infrared Processing and Analysis Center
http://www.ipac.caltech.edu/index.html