PHYS 661 -- Physics of Astronomy

Supplies (examples of what you might purchace):

• Demo Diffraction Grating (for use on overhead projector or other white light source)
• QA Spectroscope (individual, with wavelength scale)
• Emission Tubes and Power Supply
• Beeper and 9V battery in foam ball (Doppler shift twirler)

Images

• Thermal (Blackbody) Radiation (or here)
• Hydrogen gas emission line spectrum and other elements and more
• High resolution solar spectrum (NOAO, also stars Procyon and Arcturus)
• Digital Stellar Spectrum Library & Classification (R.O. Grey)
• Modeling stellar spectra; match with observed spectra gives stellar temp, surface gravity, etc.
• Radar & Radio Telescopes
• Doppler Effect and astronomical velocities
• Image of Venus.