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How does astronomy use the electromagnetic spectrum? | Space
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Earth-size stars and alien oceans - an astronomer explains the case for life around white dwarfs | Space
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| | A new paper looks at possible molecules for life on white dwarf stars.
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ESA Science & Technology - History of X-ray Astronomy in Europe: From EXOSAT to Athena
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| | The history of X-ray astronomy spans no more than a few decades. Observations in this part of the spectrum had to await the 'space era', with rocket launchers that could carry X-ray telescopes above the Earth's atmosphere, opaque to this type of radiation. But the wait was worth it: the history of this discipline features pioneering technology and spectacular discoveries about cosmic objects near and far, with ESA playing an increasingly major role over the past 35 years. The history of X-ray astronomy spans no more than a few decades. Observations in this part of the spectrum had to await the 'space era', with rocket launchers that could carry X-ray telescopes...
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Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum | Principia Scientific, Intl.
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| | What is ultraviolet light?
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Vault Plate | Spacecraft - NASA's Europa Clipper
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| Learn more about Europa Clipper's vault plate, which is engraved with symbols that celebrate humanity's shared connections with each other and from one water world to another.