Electromagnetic Spectrum and the Chemical Composition of Stars

Learn how to identify the chemical composition of stars using the spectralines of their light. This activity includes background and a worksheet to to help students use the unique emission/absorption patterns of elements to identify the chemical composition of stars.

Contributors

CONTRIBUTOR: Jennifer Kuwahara
ORGANIZATION: Mililani Middle School
YEAR PRODUCED: 2011

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GRADES:  08
TOPICS:  Earth Science, Physics, Science, Space Science
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TAGS: astronomy, light