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Gamma-Ray Bursts - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents i
Association with National Mathematics and Science Standards ii
Preface 1
Introduction to Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) 2
Level 2 Activities Related to Gamma-Ray Bursts 5
A Timely Matter 5
Electromagnetic Notation 7
Telescopic Trivia 9
From Billions to Nonillions 10
High-Energy Word Search 12
Cosmic Code 14
Gamma-Grams 17
Start Your Engines 18
Instrumental Matches 20
Gamma-Ray Words 23
Answer Keys 24
About the Poster 30
Glossary 31

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