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Thin Section Scans part of SERC Web Resource Collection
An online library of high resolution, full color scans of over 200 "exotic" igneous, metamorphic and metasomatic rocks in thin section, displayed under both natural ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Thermal Emission Spectroscopy of Martian Meteorites part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site, from the Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, answers commonly asked questions about Martian meteorites, ranging from queries about how meteorites are recognized and ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Introduction to Spectroscopy part of SERC Web Resource Collection
Even though it is said to be a complex art, spectroscopy can be very useful in helping scientists understand how an object like a black hole, neutron star, or active galaxy is producing light, how ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Spectroscopy of Rocks and Minerals, and Principles of Spectroscopy part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This is a chapter on spectroscopy from The Manual of Remote Sensing, Volume 3, Remote Sensing for the Earth Sciences. Topics in the chapter include an overview of spectroscopy, the reflection and ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
USGS Spectroscopy Lab part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This website, maintained by the USGS, is a clearinghouse of information related to spectroscopy. Topics include papers and information on spectroscopy, terrestrial and planetary imaging, remote ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Maps, Datasets and Tools:Datasets
Crystallographic Education Online part of SERC Web Resource Collection
The International Union of Crystallography maintains this clearinghouse of educational resources. There are many topics incorporated into this site, including applied crystallography, crystal growth, ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection
Mars Student Imaging Project (MSIP) part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This website features NASA and Arizona State University's Mars Education Program, which offers students the opportunity to be involved in authentic Mars research. Students and teachers are able ...Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Activities:Project
Mars Student Imaging Project (MSIP) part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This website features NASA and Arizona State University's Mars Education Program, which offers students the opportunity to be involved in authentic Mars research. Students and teachers are able ...Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Activities:Field Activity:Research experiences for students, Activities:Project
Mineral Spectroscopy Server part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This server is primarily dedicated to providing information about color in minerals and access to data on mineral absorption in the visible, infrared, Raman and Mossbauer spectra. Both data ...Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Major Element Chemistry part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This PowerPoint presentation is part of the Whitman College petrology course. The presentation includes a diagram describing how modern spectrographic instruments sample emitted radiation and ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations, Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes