MWU!
The Multi-Wavelength Universe is a curriculum design and educational research project led by the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Dr. Dan Reichart, PI. Funding for MWU! Comes from the US Department of Defense. The accessible resources created to accompany this curriculum are included here. For more information about how to participate in MWU! contact us.

Ribbon Electromagnetic Spectrum
This module is part of the series teaching the electromagnetic spectrum. The ribbon activity compares the relative size that each part of the spectrum takes up. tags: Hands on Material, MWU!, OPIS! ...
This module is part of the series teaching the electromagnetic spectrum. The ribbon activity compares the relative size that each part of the spectrum takes up. tags: Hands on Material, MWU!, OPIS! ...
Size | 355.02 KB |
Downloaded | 15 times |
Last Updated | June 27, 2023 |
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SWIFT Gamma Ray Observatory Model
This model is modified from NASA's model of the SWIFT Observatory. tags: 3D Printing, MWU!, OPIS! ...
This model is modified from NASA's model of the SWIFT Observatory. tags: 3D Printing, MWU!, OPIS! ...
Size | 981.40 KB |
Downloaded | 16 times |
Last Updated | June 22, 2023 |
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Prompt Style Telescope Model
This model is not an exact model of the PROMPT Telescopes, but this is a model of telescope of a similar style. This is a movable model used to describe how the telescope moves. tags: 3D Printing,...
This model is not an exact model of the PROMPT Telescopes, but this is a model of telescope of a similar style. This is a movable model used to describe how the telescope moves. tags: 3D Printing,...
Size | 2.97 MB |
Downloaded | 15 times |
Last Updated | June 22, 2023 |
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Radio Telescope
This Radio Telescope has been modified to move from this design. Printing and construction instructions are in the README.txt. tags: 3D Printing, MWU!, OPIS! ...
This Radio Telescope has been modified to move from this design. Printing and construction instructions are in the README.txt. tags: 3D Printing, MWU!, OPIS! ...
Size | 23.80 MB |
Downloaded | 5 times |
Last Updated | June 22, 2023 |
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Filter Comparison - Describing Color
This module contains 3 different sets: SDSS Prime Filter Comparison Johnson-Cousins Filter Comparison Star Spectral Types Comparison 2 different holders The filters are printed individually, allowing...
This module contains 3 different sets: SDSS Prime Filter Comparison Johnson-Cousins Filter Comparison Star Spectral Types Comparison 2 different holders The filters are printed individually, allowing...
Size | 16.93 MB |
Downloaded | 564 times |
Last Updated | June 22, 2023 |
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M1 - Crab in Color
This module contains images of the Crab Nebula in all SDSS filters and Halpha. This 3d print can be used to compare filters and describing color. Each card has braille and print text. tags: 3D Printing,...
This module contains images of the Crab Nebula in all SDSS filters and Halpha. This 3d print can be used to compare filters and describing color. Each card has braille and print text. tags: 3D Printing,...
Size | 27.27 MB |
Downloaded | 118 times |
Last Updated | June 22, 2023 |
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JWST Stephen's Quintet - Describing Color
This module contains 3 different prints. Use these prints for describing color. One of the first images released of JWST was Stephen's Quintet. This module uses the initial images released in both infrared...
This module contains 3 different prints. Use these prints for describing color. One of the first images released of JWST was Stephen's Quintet. This module uses the initial images released in both infrared...
Size | 4.00 KB |
Downloaded | 6 times |
Last Updated | June 22, 2023 |
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Filter Wheel Model
3D printing guide and model for creating filter wheel model. tags: 3D Printing, MWU! ...
3D printing guide and model for creating filter wheel model. tags: 3D Printing, MWU! ...
Size | 1.81 MB |
Downloaded | 9 times |
Last Updated | June 22, 2023 |
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Image Filter Comparison
This module compares 3 different objects in 3 filters. Text is in braille and printed text. tags: Tactile Graphics, MWU! ...
This module compares 3 different objects in 3 filters. Text is in braille and printed text. tags: Tactile Graphics, MWU! ...
Size | 1.89 MB |
Downloaded | 6 times |
Last Updated | June 22, 2023 |
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EM Puzzle Pieces
This module is part of the series of understanding waves. This is the 3D model modified activity of the Tactile Electromagnetic Spectrum. tags: 3D Printing, MWU, OPIS! ...
This module is part of the series of understanding waves. This is the 3D model modified activity of the Tactile Electromagnetic Spectrum. tags: 3D Printing, MWU, OPIS! ...
Size | 749.75 KB |
Downloaded | 7 times |
Last Updated | June 23, 2023 |
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