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Definition
Infrared radiation: A wavelength, or frequency, of light that is slightly less energetic than visible light, but more energetic than radio or microwave radiation. Infrared radiation ranges in wavelength between 10^-6 to 10^-4 meters and in frequency between 10^12 and 10^14 Hz. More »

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Herschel April 9, 2009
Fomalhaut October 28, 2008
More Spitzer Space Telescope August 26, 2008
Spitzer Space Telescope August 25, 2008
Missing Arms August 20, 2008

Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen.

Image Gallery
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Cool Galaxy
Cool Galaxy
Veiling the Pleiades
Veiling the Pleiades
A Wispy Swan
A Wispy Swan
Planetary Smash-Up
Planetary Smash-Up
Galactic Fireworks
Galactic Fireworks

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StarDate Online | News | Dark Matter Found In Galactic 'Ghosts'
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