Multiwavelength Astronomy: Examples of Astronomy Observations Made with Different Kinds of Light

Document #:

LIGO-G1200501-v2

Document type:

G - Presentations (eg Graphics)

Abstract:

This is a slide show that shows images with the purpose of illustrating multiwavelength astronomy.

Part 1: Images of Centaurus A in different EM bands, including a key to where each EM band is on the spectrum. Concludes with a summary comparing the composite image to the visual and comparing the scale of Cen A on the sky to the full Moon.

Part 2: Images of Venus in different EM bands to show their different penetrating power. Includes a key to where each EM band is on the spectrum.

Part 3: Video analogy of musical octaves as EM bands and what "Ode to Joy" would sound like when restricted to a single octave. This is accompanied by images of the Sun in analogous bands.
-> This video is from Seeing the Whole Symphony by David Helfand (http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/helfand/)

Files in Document:

• PowerPoint version of presentation (LIGO-G1200501-v2.pptx, 5.5 MB)

Other Files:

• PDF version of presentation (LIGO-G1200501-v2.pdf, 2.0 MB)

Topics:

• Astrophysics / Multi-messenger
• Education, Outreach

Authors:

• Amber Stuver

Keywords:

outreach

Notes and Changes:

Added parts 2 & 3.
Added the spectrum key to parts 1 & 2.
Video in part 3 is not available in the PDF version.

Related Documents:

• LIGO-G1200499: Multi-messenger Astronomy: Expanding Astronomy's "Senses"