Browsing: Radio Waves

Definition The ionosphere is a region of the Earth’s atmosphere that extends from about 60…

The electromagnetic radiation spectrum is the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. It…

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has captured stunning images of R Aquarii, a pulsating variable…

Defining Near-Infrared Radiation The near-infrared (NIR) spectrum, also known as near-IR, encompasses electromagnetic radiation with…

Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is a type of energy emitted and absorbed by charged particles. It…

What is Radio Astronomy? Radio astronomy is the branch of astronomy that studies celestial objects…

Gamma rays, the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation, are emitted by thunderstorms and represent…