Ask an Astronomer: Infrared--More Than Your Eyes Can See

Illustration of a wave striking an atom. Caption: The shortest wavelength light are gamma rays,

Dr. Michelle Thaller explains infrared light. Due to its longer wavelengths than those of visible light, infrared light is invisible to the human eye. However, special equipment exists that makes these wavelengths visible. Part of the "Ask an Astronomer" series.

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  • Ask an Astronomer: Infrared--More Than Your Eyes Can See

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
    Length:
    6 minutes