Multiwavelength Universe

The aim of this activity is to match images of an astronomical object, observed in different wavelengths, with the object’s visible image. Try lots of objects and see how well you do!

 

Resources for lessons on Multiwavelength Astronomy

An activity introducing multi-wavelength astronomy. The main part is an activity where students match up images objects at different wavelengths. A powerpoint presentation is included. The activity is suited to KS3, GCSE and A-level, but can be used at “science clubs” with students of those and younger ages. The question sheet assumes students are using the online activity.

Resources Printed version

You may wish to print, cut and and laminate these resources

  • Mixed images split by wavelength: [Powerpoint] [PDF]
  • Visible light images only (double sided, suitable for writing on the back): [Powerpoint] [PDF]
  • Question sheet with answers required (not essential): [Word] [PDF]

Curriculum links

AQA GCSE Physics P1.1.1
P1.5.1		  Infrared Radiation
General Properties of Waves
Edexcel GCSE Physics P1 Topic 1
P1 Topic 2
P1 Topic 3		  Visible light and the Solar System
The electromagnetic Spectrum
Waves and the Universe
OCR GCSE Physics A P1.1
P1.2 (16-25)
P2.1		  The Earth in the Universe
Properties of Waves
Radiation and Life
OCR GCSE Physics B P5f  Nature of Waves
WJEC GCSE Physics  Physics 1 (5)
Physics 1 (7)		  The Characteristics of Waves
The Solar System and its Place in an Evolving Universe
AQA A Level Physics A  /
AQA A Level Physics B  3.1  Harmony and Structure in the Universe
Edexcel A Level Physics  2.3
2.5
5.6		  Waves
Nature of Light
Astrophysics and cosmology
OCR A Level Phyics A  3.2 Module 4 (2.4)
3.5 Module 5 (5.5)		  Waves
Modelling the Universe
OCR A Level Phyics B   2.1.1  Waves, quantum and behaviour
WJEC A Level Physics  PH2.1
PH2.5		  Waves
Using Radiation To Investigate Stars