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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Space Telescope: Finding Faint Galaxies

For Students 9th - 10th
The brief text that accompanies the image at this site (titled Finding Faint Galaxies) describes details of the picture which features faint images of galaxies enhanced by infrared.
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Simple Science: Hurricane Central

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners investigate images of Hurricane Katrina as it moved through the Gulf of Mexico in August 2005. The resource has learners examine images, infrared radiation, water vapor, and visible radiation to plot and measure the path of...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Catching the Perfect Sar Waves!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn the importance of the Pythagorean theorem as applied in radar imaging. They use a sensor unit with IRED (infrared emitting diode) to measure triangle distances and the Pythagorean theorem to calculate and verify distances....
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Infrared Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This surreal looking photo shows a pleasant day in the countryside with the major difference being the use of infrared in the photo, making the weather and overall image seem very unique.
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NASA

Nasa: Cobe: Cosmic Background Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cosmic Background Explorer, or COBE, satellite began its space mission in November of 1989. Its task was to measure radiation levels from the early stages of the universe. This site explains the mission goals, COBE's specialized...
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California Institute of Technology

Ipac: Iras Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from IPAC is a series of images of various celestial objects and regions as viewed in infrared light. Each photo is accompanied by a caption.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Project Skymath: Human and Match in the Infrared

For Students 9th - 10th
Simply a graphic of a human holding a match. Graphic is taken using a thermal camera showing heat distribution.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Welcome to Mars: Mars Up Close Spirit and Opportunity

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an interactive, narrated tour through some of the most stunning and outlandish images and data sent back by the two Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity. Consider the many reasons why scientists are certain that Mars had a wet past.
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NASA

Nasa: Martian Moon Phobos Hip Deep in Powder

For Students 9th - 10th
This press release from NASA, based on data from the Mars Global Survey/Mars Orbiter Camera describes Mars' moon Phobos. Included are small thumbanil images that link to more detailed GIF files.
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Massive Star Cluster

For Students 9th - 10th
Under the heading, "A Hidden, Massive Star Cluster Awash with Red Supergiants" this site examines specific details of an infrared image displaying 14 massive stars close to supernova. A detailed text analysis of the picture is also...
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Dead Star Rumbles

For Students 9th - 10th
This image, titled "Dead Star Rumbles" features a medium-sized image of the remnants of Cassiopeia A and its surrounding infrared echo. The text under the image details various specifics about the picture.
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Is There Anybody Home?

For Students 9th - 10th
This image, titled "Is There Anybody Home?" features six fuzzy pictures depicting six stars associated with known planets. The text under the image details various specifics about the picture and the planetary system associated with the...
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Heart of Orion

For Students 9th - 10th
Under the picture titled "Chaos at the Heart of Orion" this site explains in detail the various features of the image displaying the Orion Nebula.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Robot Soccer

For Students 9th - 10th
Two robots can be seen playing a game of robot soccer in an enclosed field. The wheeled robots move around the area using various sensors and algorithms to help perform better than the opponent. Touch sensors are used to avoid the walls...
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California Institute of Technology

Nasa: Cool Cosmos: How Does Heat Travel?

For Students 6th - 8th
An explanation, with infrared images, of how heat is transferred from one object to another.
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Hurricane Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is dedicated to the latest information on tropical storms.
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Hubble Site: Behind the Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from HubbleSite, you can take a peek behind the scenes and discover the meaning of color in Hubble Images.
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University of California

Center for Science Education: Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
A gallery of astronomy images which depict galaxies, comets, the moon, planets, nebulae, supernovae as seen in various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Each image in the gallery is described. Fascinating!
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: A New Star Cluster

For Students 9th - 10th
The image entitled, "A New Star Cluster" shows the formation of a new group of stars located in the Milky Way galaxy. The text below the image goes into detail on describing the various specifics of the image.
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Stellar Snowflake Cluster

For Students 9th - 10th
The Stellar Snowflake Cluster image displayed at this site (in addition to a detailed textual analysis of the image) is enhanced with infrared to display a cluster of newborn stars hidden behind layers of dust.
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Space Telescope: Big Galaxy in Baby Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
This image, titled "Big Galaxy in Baby Universe" features an infrared picture in four parts of a distant galaxy. The text under the image details various specifics about the picture.
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Kepler's Supernova Remnant

For Students 9th - 10th
This image, titled "Kepler's Supernova Remnant: Views from Chandra, Hubble and Spitzer" features six individual pictures of Kepler's supernova taken with different types of equipment (x-rays, infrared, etc). The text under the image...
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California Institute of Technology

Spitzer Science Center: Milky Way Aglow With Dust

For Students 9th - 10th
This space telescope image titled "The Milky Way Center Aglow with Dust" features five separate images of the galaxy's center through infrared eyes. In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.
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Denison University: Physics of Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
The researchers in this study set up a mobile lab including six 3D cameras, three laptops, and 70 luminescent markers. Volunteer dancers were prepped with the markers before turning in front of the cameras, which flash infrared light to...

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