(Encyclopedia) polarization of light, orientation of the vibration pattern of light waves in a singular plane.
Unpolarized light can be converted into a single polarized beam by means of the Nicol…
WHAT DOES A LENS DO? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MICROSCOPE AND A TELESCOPE? CONVEX LENSCONCAVE LENSFIND OUT MOREWhen you look through a magnifying glass, or take a picture with a camera, you…
(Encyclopedia) observatory, orbiting, research satellite designed to study solar radiation, electromagnetic radiation from distant stars, the earth's atmosphere, or the like. Because the atmosphere…
(Encyclopedia) virtual observatory, a collection of integrated astronomical data archives and software tools that utilize computer networks to create an environment in which research can be conducted…