How We See
Backgrounders
Learn about how human vision works as well as some common types of vision problems.
Optical Telescopes
Backgrounders
Learn about the history of telescopes and the function of refracting and reflecting optical telescopes.
Radio Astronomy
Backgrounders
Learn about radio astronomy, a type of astronomy that studies objects in space using radio waves and radio telescopes.
Ophthalmic Imaging
Backgrounders
Learn about the history, function, uses, benefits and risks of ophthalmic imaging as a medical imaging technology.
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Career Profiles
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Apprenticeship Program Project Manager
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Career Profiles
Control System Engineer
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Career Profiles
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The Optics of Telescopes
Backgrounders
Learn about telescopes, how they work & why they're important to astronomers.
Why do we need two eyes to see?
Hands-on Activities
Ever wondered why we have two eyes (and not one, three or more)? Find how your two eyes work together in this hands-on activity.
Why is everything so small down there?
Hands-on Activities
Explore how we see things far and near and from different angles. It's all about perspective!
Zoetrope
Interactives
Zoetropes are an early form of animation technology. Learn about this Ingenium artifact and make your own version of this artifact using 3D printing!
What is white light?
Hands-on Activities
Find out what happens if you spin the colours of the rainbow in this hands-on activity.
What's in a Rainbow?
STEM Explained
Rainbows are beautiful examples of optics in nature. We see them thanks to the reflection and refraction of visible light and water.
What are the Different Types of Radiation?
Backgrounders
Learn about the different types of radiation, how they interact with atoms and how they can affect you.