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Title: Spin a Spiral Galaxy
Url: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/universe/spiral.html
Publisher: WGBH Educational Foundation
Description: Of the 100 billion or more galaxies visible through existing telescopes, most are either spiral or elliptical in shape and about one-fourth are irregular in shape. In addition to their shape, star systems can be further classified using other characteristics, such as the type of material they contain or the angle from which they're viewed. This interactive feature invites users to examine galaxy M83 and our own Milky Way galaxy in virtual reality, rotating and tilting the images to see the shape and distribution of stars in the galaxies. The annotated visible light photographs and composites offer opportunities to learn about a galaxy's scale, composition, and rotational pattern.
LC Classification: Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Stars -- Galaxies
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Stars -- Galaxies -- Milky Way galaxy
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Stars -- Galaxies -- Spiral galaxies
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Universe. Space. Space sciences -- Study and teaching. Research -- General works
GEM Subject: Science -- Astronomy
Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Space sciences
Key Concept: Astronomy -- Galaxies
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Format: Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Middle School
Elementary School
Language: English
Rights: WGBH Educational Foundation
Access Rights: Free access
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