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Topic:
Light and Spectra
Grade Level: 9-12
Body:
Mercury
Mission:
MESSENGER (Mercury)
Science Education Standards: Physical Science: Conservation of Energy and the Increase in Disorder
Short Description: Participants understand the MESSENGER spacecraft's cooling system through modeling a simple device to measure the effectiveness of different shielding materials against sunlight.
Source: MESSENGER
