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Electromagnetic spectrum/Light & color

Online Explorations

Fun, interactive ways to explore the universe

Star Light, Star Bright

Catch the (light) wave! Find out how color can be more than meets the eye.
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Lithographs

Downloadable, fact-filled portraits of celestial objects. Some include a classroom activity.

Crab Nebula (M1) (Multiwavelength)

This colorful portrait of the Crab shows energetic details. (Also available in Spanish.)
Horsehead Nebula

Hubble sees a horse of a different color.
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Jets from a young star, Herbig-Haro 24

Hubble sees the dramatic awakening of a newborn star.
Lagoon Nebula (M8)

This image, released for Hubble's 28th anniversary, shows a turbulent stellar nursery full of birth and destruction.
Pillar in the Carina Nebula

Fledgling stars thrive on the turbulence found here.
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Star-forming Nebula N90

This hotbed of star formation lies in the Small Magellanic Cloud. (Also available in Spanish.)
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Supernova 1987A

Check out the most recent image of an astronomical icon.

Q&A

Commonly-asked questions about space and astronomy

Light, color, and the electromagnetic spectrum

Satisfy your curiosity about what makes an X-ray different from a radio wave.
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Myths vs realities

Common misconceptions about space. Each conceptual 'myth' is paired with the facts.

Light & color

All radiation is harmful — true or false?
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Videos

Engaging introductions to concepts in astronomy

Legacy
Cosmic Concepts: Electromagnetic Spectrum

Get an overview of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Legacy
Cosmic Concepts: Infrared Light

An introduction to how infrared light can be used to observe the universe and the world around us.