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Spitzer Space Telescope – The Universe

This artist's concept shows NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. Spitzer begins its 'Beyond' mission phase on Oct. 1, 2016. Spitzer is depicted in the orientation it assumes to establish communications with ground stations.
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Levels
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Animation/Visualization
  • Article/Informative Text
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • PS4 - Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
Heliophysics Topics
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Energy
  • Light
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

Multimedia/Websites | Advanced (9-12+) | This interactive website features a collection of Spitzer Space Telescope images, animations, and detailed information. It serves as a valuable tool for high school student research and deep space exploration units, allowing educators to integrate real astronomical data into lessons on the electromagnetic spectrum, light, and energy. Students can analyze telescope imagery to investigate cosmic phenomena, applying these resources directly to NGSS-aligned space science curriculum topics.

Credit: JPL

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