Using remote controls and fake note checkers, stuff that are available in our daily life, we introduce a concept that some lights are invisible to the human eye, if without aids. Astronomy studies the entire spectrum, but only a small part of the spectrum is visible to the naked eyes. From this hands-on activity, participants can learn about infrared and UV -- the invisible lights that can be seen by our eyes when with a little help from some instruments, even very ordinary ones. It also serves as an opportunity to introduce to the participants that other lights such as radio waves, X-rays, etc., must be made visible when astronomers observe our universe.
Activity Information
Speaker
Mei-Yin Chou
Time
10/12 10:00 - 13:00
Location
Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSSB)
Venue
3F Corridor Outside the International Conference Room (East)
Activity Classification
Division
Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Category
Interactive Experience
Organizer
Target Audience
ALL
Instructions
Contact
Mei-Yin Chou
02-2366-5415
cmy@asiaa.sinica.edu.tw
