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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, how fast it is moving, …

  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 elements it is …

  3. Imagine the Universe! Spectra

    Aug 10, 2015 · Advanced Basic Spectral Analysis In a star, there are many elements present. We can tell which ones are there by looking at the spectrum of the star. The science of spectroscopy is quite …

  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 identify chemical …

  5. 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, Alabama …

  6. 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 School) …

  7. Educators' Corner - Imagine the Universe!

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

  8. Imagine the Universe: Spectral Analysis Activities

    Mar 8, 2017 · These activities were designed to aid student understanding of spectral analysis, what the patterns mean, how elements are involved, and how this relates to stars. Traditionally, spectral …

  9. Imagine the Universe! Lesson Plans

    Jul 30, 2020 · Imagine the Universe! Lesson Plans The following Lesson Plans are available: Clicking on a column heading will sort the table alphabetically according to that column. Clicking the same …

  10. 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 space. …