Archive for the 'Electromagnetic Spectrum' Category


What’s Happening With Hubble?

Monday, July 28th, 2008 12:43 pm

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

The Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized the study of astronomy since its launch in 1990 and has sent a steady stream of striking images of space back to Earth from its orbit. It has:
Precisely measured the age of the universe
Found evidence of dark energy
Took images of distant galaxies in the young universe
Captured the “best […]

Posted in Topics: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Quick Takes, Science, Space Exploration, Space Sciences

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Sunshine, Rainbows and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Friday, June 6th, 2008 2:35 pm

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

Summer brings us many pleasures: a long break from school, vacations, lots of sunshine, and the occasional rainbow, all against a background of electromagnetic radiation! Despite the negative connotation “radiation” sometimes carries, it’s often more useful to us than harmful. Here are a few resources to enlighten you and your students.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Students will enjoy […]

Posted in Topics: Earth Sciences, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Energy, Light, Physical Sciences, Physics, Quick Takes, Radiation, Science, Science and Technology

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