Explains the science behind telescopes, x-rays, thermal imaging, and other advanced vision technologies, discussing the electromagnetic spectrum and other related topics.
Introduces students to the many forms of light energy, exploring reflections, the human eye, the motion of the planets and stars, and other related topics.
Explores the science of light, discussing such topics as reflection, refraction, and color and describing experiments that demonstrate their properties.
Provides a simple explanation of the physical properties of reflective and non-reflective objects, including examples of their uses in nature and everyday life.
the secret world of optical, atmospheric and celestial wonders
Heidorn, Keith C
2010
A guide to natural phenomena that includes identification guides and details about celestial, optical, atmospheric, electrical, geological, and aquatic phenomena.
Provides information about light and optics and includes step-by-step instructions for related experiments, covering patterns, refracting light, light sources, and more.