Low-cost telescope introduces infrared astronomy to the classroom
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چکیده
Infrared sensors provide an opportunity for introductory students to experience light outside the visible range.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Scilight
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2572-7907']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/10.0016628