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Electromagnetic spectrum: The full range of electromagnetic radiation in order of wavelength from longest to shortest, or frequency from lowest to highest. In terms of visible light, a light spectrum runs from red to blue. More »

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Electromagnetic Spectrum June Bonus, 2004
Electromagnetism May Bonus, 2004
Christiaan Huygens April 13, 2004

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

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Cosmic Rainbows
Cosmic Rainbows

Frequently Asked Questions
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How do modern telescopes work?

Other Resources
StarDate Online | News | Spitzer Delves into Atmospheres of Two Exoplanets
http://stardate.org/resources/news/planets/200706.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Neptune
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/neptune.html
StarDate Online | Classroom Activities
http://stardate.org/teachers/activities/
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Texas Connection
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/texas_connection.html
StarDate Online | News | Extrasolar Planet Update
http://stardate.org/resources/news/planets/200510.html
StarDate Online | News | Balloon Experiments Map Creation's Glow
http://stardate.org/resources/news/universe/200008.html

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