The Electromagnetic Spectrum Article
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| Material Cost per Learner | Free |
| Language | English |
This NASA resource introduces electromagnetic waves, their behaviors, and how scientists visualize electromagnetic spectrum data across multiple wavelengths. Each region of the electromagnetic spectrum is described and illustrated with real examples from NASA science missions. Students learn about different types of electromagnetic radiation and discover how astronomers use various wavelengths of light to study cosmic objects and phenomena. The resource demonstrates practical applications of electromagnetic spectrum knowledge in space science research.