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Spectroscopy of atmospheres

A great visual walkthrough of how spectroscopy is used to find out what the atmospheres of other planets are made of. This spectroscopy is the same process that's used to test the quality of beer.

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http://lasp.colorado.edu/~bagenal/3720/CLASS5/5Spectroscopy.html

Introduction to the Atmosphere

A good introduction to what is the atmosphere, what goes on in the atmosphere and ideas for activities.

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http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_1_1.htm

How to measure the atmosphere of another planet

Read how spectroscopy is used to determine what makes up the atmosphere of planets

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http://www.weirdwarp.com/2010/03/how-to-measure-the-atmosphere-of-another-planet/

The Atmosphere

A collection of fun and interesting practicals all related to the atmosphere and weather, covering temperature, density, and pressure

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http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Atmosphere/

The Earth's Atmosphere

Short summary about what the atmosphere is made of and the different layers

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http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/earth/atmosphere.html

Exoplanet's atmosphere is laid bare

Scientists use a telescope and spectroscopy to analyse the atmosphere of an exoplanet.

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http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2010/jan/13/exoplanets-atmosphere-is-laid-bare

STFC Interesting facts - the atmosphere

Interesting facts about the atmosphere from the Science, Technology and Facilities Council

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http://www.stfc.ac.uk/Public+and+Schools/2602.aspx

Visual and Remote Sensing Data

VRSD displays rendered satellite images of hurricanes and other natural phenomena created by the Laboratory for Atmospheres at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

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http://rsd.gsfc.nasa.gov/rsd/

Project Spectra!

A great resource with games, worksheets about how light is used to explore the solar system from measuring atmospheres and soils to designing your own planet. Covering many topics such as ...

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http://lasp.colorado.edu/home/education/k-12/project-spectra/

Global Greenhouse

A simple experiment to find out how the earth's atmosphere traps the sun's heat. Requires little equipment and safe for all ages.

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http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonrepro/lessonplans/globalgreen.htm
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