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Gamma
Ray Astronomy
We discuss NASA's newest Great Observatory,
the Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope, with
Dr. Leon Rochester.
We'll explore what a gamma ray telescope
is, how it works,
and what we can learn from the highest
energy light
the universe produces.
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Image #1
Gamma ray detector
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Sketch of gamma ray
detection scheme |
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Image #3
Computer display of an
actual event
showing the reconstructed
gamma direction
in yellow
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The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
sitting atop its Delta-II
Heavy rocket,
with half the fairing in place. |
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Image #5
Launch of Fermi Gamma Ray
Space Telescope
June 11, 2008 |
Image #6
Whole sky as seen in gamma rays.
Our galaxy runs across the equator. |
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