To get started using Spitzer data, you will need to install some software on your computer. The link below is to a pdf document that guides you in this process.
The file below is an adaptation of what was presented at the 2008 MESTA Fall Conference, and will be presented at the 2009 MSTA Conference in Detroit later this week.
The next two files are for lessons that show students how to retrieve data from the archives at the Spitzer Science Center as well as a lesson on how to create a 3-color composite of a selected target using Spot.
The file below is an adaptation of what was presented at the 2008 MESTA Fall Conference, and will be presented at the 2009 MSTA Conference in Detroit later this week.
This next file is for a lesson I have my students do to learn more about Infrared astronomy by exploring the Cool Cosmos website.
The next two files are for lessons that show students how to retrieve data from the archives at the Spitzer Science Center as well as a lesson on how to create a 3-color composite of a selected target using Spot.
A file used for my independent study students to get up to speed on the tools used in the project.