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Birth of a Supernova, Type Ia

Birth of a Supernova, Type Ia

In this interactive activity from NOVA Online, learn about a type of exploding star — a Type Ia supernova — that is so bright that astronomers can measure the distance to the galaxy in which it resides, and even learn which elements make up the star.

6-12

Interactive

Birth of a Supernova, Type II

Birth of a Supernova, Type II

In this interactive activity from NOVA Online, learn about a type of exploding star — a Type II supernova — that is so large it has a mass 10 times greater than the mass of our Sun.

6-12

Interactive

History of the Universe

History of the Universe

This interactive timeline from the NOVA Web site recaps the theoretical origin and formation of the universe, and forecasts its eventual fate.

6-12

Interactive

The Light Stuff

The Light Stuff

This interactive activity from the NOVA Web site asks which items in your home can slow down the speed of light.

6-12

Interactive

Speed of Light: How Fast Is That?

Speed of Light: How Fast Is That?

How fast is 300,000 kilometers per second? This text from the NOVA Web site offers a few real-world comparisons for the speed of light.

6-12

Interactive

Speed of Light: Time Traveler

Speed of Light: Time Traveler

This interactive game from the NOVA Web site explores what happens to time as a traveler approaches the speed of light.

6-12

Interactive

Stellar Velocity: The Doppler Effect

Stellar Velocity: The Doppler Effect

This interactive activity from the NOVA Web site illustrates the Doppler effect and shows how it applies to measuring the direction and speed of stellar objects.

6-12

Interactive

Think Like Einstein

Think Like Einstein

This interactive activity from the NOVA Web site challenges you to think like Einstein and understand how time travel might be possible.

6-12

Interactive

Tour the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Tour the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Take NOVA's interactive tour of the electromagnetic spectrum and find out why your eyes are like antennae for a narrow band of electromagnetic radiation.

6-12

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