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Electromagnetic Waves and the Study of Space

Electromagnetic Waves and the Study of Space. Radio Waves. Radio Telescopes work together in networks to create huge telescopes. Allow us to see detailed images of various objects such as distant planets, stars and galaxies. Even allow us to study earthquakes here on Earth.

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Electromagnetic Waves and the Study of Space

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  1. Electromagnetic Waves and the Study of Space

  2. Radio Waves • Radio Telescopes work together in networks to create huge telescopes. • Allow us to see detailed images of various objects such as distant planets, stars and galaxies. • Even allow us to study earthquakes here on Earth. Very Long Baseline Interferometry

  3. Microwaves • Study the “microwave background” • This background is believed to be the remnant from the "Big Bang“

  4. Infrared • study every phase in the history of our Universe, • the formation of solar systems capable of supporting life on planets like Earth • the evolution of our own Solar System.

  5. Visible Light • Allows us to study various space objects that give off light. • Stars • Galaxies • Nebula

  6. Ultraviolet • showed that the solar system is located within a bubble in the local interstellar medium • Helps to enhance images of distant objects taken in visible light. • Stars • Nebula • Comets

  7. X-rays • Allows us to study high energy objects in space. • Neutron Stars • Pulsars

  8. Gamma Rays • Studies the highest energy objects. • including pulsars • black holes • active galaxies • gamma ray bursts • supernovas

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