Multiwavelength Astronomy Multimedia


Title

Transmission of radiation through the atmosphere

Description

Only visible, radio, and some infrared radiation penetrates the atmosphere. Ultraviolet photons, X-rays, and gamma rays do not. While observations at any wavelength benefit from instruments in space, detection of celestial of ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray sources require instruments in space. The development of rockets led to our ability to place these special instruments in space.

Subject

  • Electromagnetic spectrum
  • Concepts

Credits

NASA/MSFC

Type

Artwork

Associated Lesson

X-Ray History

This material is based upon work supported by NASA under Grant Nos. NNX09AD33G and NNX10AE80G issued through the SMD ROSES 2009 Program.

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