movement increases, single lines of the image remain just long enough to combine with the others to form a recognizable image. In this manner, the rapidly moving rod simulates the CCD and the eye/brain interaction simulates the final imaging computer that receives the radioed data and reassembles it for use. For Further Research:
  • How do television studios create and transmit pictures to home receivers?
  • How does a CCD work?
  • Project some of the slides contained in the Astrophysics Division Slide Set described on page 82 of this guide. Magnify them as much as possible on a projection screen to see how the complete image consists of many discrete parts.
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