Keys to the Rainbow: Spectroscopy [Activity - Life In the Universe]

Keys to the Rainbow: Spectroscopy [Activity - Life In the Universe]

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  • Child, Teen, Adult
Discover how we learn about stars and the atmospheres of exoplanets by examining the light in greater detail. Match up the spectra of stars and planets with their atmospheric ingredients. In particular, what ingredients are we looking for in planets that may harbor life?

Last Updated: June 16, 2011

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