Discussion Post: Astronomy
• Explain some of the advantages of reflecting telescopes over refracting telescopes.
• Describe the Doppler Effect and why it is of such tremendous value to astronomers.
• Visible light is only one of six bands (or regions) of electromagnetic radiation. What is the name given to the other five radiation bands used in astronomy? What can they tell us that visible light alone cannot?
• What is Wien's law? How could you use it to determine the temperature of a star's surface?
• Why do different elements have different patterns of lines in their spectra?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.