Electromagnetic Spectrum

NASA/JAXA’s XRISM Mission Captures Unmatched Data With Just 36 Pixels – NASA Science

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NASA/JAXA’s XRISM Mission Captures Unmatched Data With Just 36 Pixels – NASA Science

XRISM is a collaborative mission between JAXA and NASA, with contributions from over 70 institutions in Japan, the U.S., Canada, and Europe. NASA Goddard developed the Resolve detector and many of the instrument subsystems, together with the two X-ray Mirror Assemblies. Goddard is also responsible for the Science Data Center, which developed analysis software and … Read more

Introduction to Spectrum – NASA

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Introduction to Spectrum – NASA

You can’t see it. . .you can’t touch it. . .you can’t live without it. Use these downloadable activity sheets to enhance your lesson plan at school or at home. Scroll down for the downloadable files. Have fun! Spectrum Infographic Infographic featuring factoids about the electromagnetic spectrum. NASA Spectrum Crossword Puzzle Crossword puzzle featuring terms … Read more

Meet the Infrared Telescopes That Paved the Way for NASA’s Webb – NASA

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Meet the Infrared Telescopes That Paved the Way for NASA’s Webb – NASA

The Webb telescope has opened a new window onto the universe, but it builds on missions going back 40 years, including Spitzer and the Infrared Astronomical Satellite. On Dec. 25, NASA will celebrate the two-year launch anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope – the largest and most powerful space observatory in history. The clarity … Read more