Exploring Objects Beyond Earth
6th Grade · Science · 45 min· Ngss Ms-ess1-3
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Learning Objective
I can describe how scientists use evidence to learn about objects beyond Earth.
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Although astronomy is purely observational, we can learn about stars by studying the light that they emit.
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By turning starlight into rainbows, scientists can identify dark lines that reveal the elements present in a star's atmosphere and their concentrations.
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Astrophysicists use telescopes to study different wavelengths of light, including radio waves, infrared light, and ultraviolet light, to gain a more complete picture of the universe.
