Heat-Sensing Camera

Did you know that rattlesnakes use infrared light to "see" their prey? They use "pits" between their nostrils and eyes to detect an object's warmth-- which tells the snake whether it's looking at a live mouse or something inanimate. If you want to see what this looks like from the snake's point of view, check out our infrared camera:

We call that a healthy glow! Infrared-sensing technology has also been used in some night vision equipment, astronomy, and to help find leaks in insulation. Come see yourself in a new light, right now at the Museum of Discovery!