Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

In addition to sensitive radio telescopes, what special equipment and technologies do astronomers use during their science investigations and practices?

In addition to telescopes, astronomers collect data using radio waves, spectroscopy (measuring electromagnetic radiation), and even photography. They then use computers to analyze what they've found.

A good article about astronomy equipment can be found here: http://astronomyonline.org/Science/Equipment.asp

And if you're interested in how astronomy equipment has developed throughout history, check out this website: http://www.antiquetelescopes.org/before.html

-Karen

Hi olivia24,

Just in case you're looking for a project idea, here are several Science Buddies Astronomy related projects (ranging in difficulty). Let us know if you need anything else.

Thanks!

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