This activity is about discovering the spectra around us and understanding the physical processes that make light. Using diffraction grating glasses, students will be able to view the spectra of everyday light sources. This will introduce line and continuum emission sources and can spark discussions on the nature of white light and how different light sources work.

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Astronomy is a science that studies celestial objects and phenomena in the Universe

Astronomy is a science that studies celestial objects and phenomena in the Universe

Source: AstroEdu – International Astronomical Union