Seeing in all wavelengths of the EMS, there is so much more to see in the night sky! With up to two partners (group of three partners max), select one deep sky object to study in multiple wavelengths. The assignment: create a Prezi, Google Slides, or PowerPoint, to show how your object appears in at least three different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Find images and descriptions of your object. Write a description to accompany your presentation that includes:
1. The type of object and a few of its important characteristics (distance, age, distinguishing features, location, etc.)
2. Features of the object that are visible in one type of electromagnetic radiation but not from others.
3. Questions that you have about the object.
4. A list of sources you referenced for your project.
Good web sites to explore:
Astropix As described by their site, "...a new "one-stop shopping" experience that makes finding the right astronomy image easier than ever!" Search the database if images from multiple, world wide organizations. Click on the "View on World Wide Telescope" link to open WWT and zoom to the object. This is a cool web site!
Constellations: Wonders Within From the Chandra X-Ray Telescope website. Five different astronomical objects are featured, each with descriptions and multiple wavelength images.
Shedding New Light on the Whirlpool Galaxy This is the video we watched in class. A great overview of how much information can be gathered if multiple wavelengths of an object are captured and compared.
New Views of the Pillars of Creation A detailed look at how an infrared image of this famous deep sky object conveys so much more information.
Chandra X-Ray Observatory Photo Album Searchable list of objects listed by category. Many of the images can be switched between wavelengths. Lots of very helpful background information on each object!
Cool Cosmos Multiwavelength Gallery See objects captured in all regions of the EMS.
The latest Cool Cosmos website. Click on the "Galleries" to view different types of astronomical objects. With many, you can use a slider to switch views between different wavelengths.
Infrared Universe. Different categories of objects as seen in the IR region.
NRAO National Radio Astronomical Observatory. A gallery of objects as seen in radio wavelengths.
Chandra X-Ray Observatory Images by Category. A gallery of images as seen in X Rays
Hubble Site Gallery Image Tours. Guided tours of Hubble Space Telescope images featuring the science behind details found the images.
Messier Objects List Choose one of these objects to explore in multiple wavelengths for presentation, or any other astronomical object.
A whole new view of the Horsehead Nebula A six minute video produced by ESA celebrating the work of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. See astro objects in multiple wavelengths--features the Horsehead Nebula.
Multiwavelength Universe: Online Activity Visit this web site to view many astronomical objects displayed across the EMS spectrum.
Tour of the Invisible Universe This site features several astronomical objects in multiple wavelengths. The descriptions are quite good!
Multiwavelength Astronomy A great resource from NASA.
Multiwavelength Universe From Japan. An interactive website that allows you to scroll between different wavelengths. Good ideas here for your project!