GLASTcast: The Extreme Universe
NASA's Fermi Space Telescope (formerly GLAST) is a powerful space observatory that opens a new window on the exotic and beautiful phenomena of the mysterious, high-energy Universe. For more information go to: http://www.nasa.gov/fermi
Episodes:
GLASTcast Episode 7: Einstein's Cosmic Speed Limit
In its first year of operations, NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has mapped the entire sky with unprecedented resolution and sensitivity in gamma-rays, the highest-energy form of light. On May 10, 2009 a pair of gamma-ray photons reached Fermi only 900 milliseconds apart after traveling for 7 billion years. Fermi’s measurement gives us rare experimental evidence that space-time is smooth as Einstein predicted, and has shut the door on several approaches to gravity where space-time is foamy enough to interfere strongly with light.
Duration: 00:05:45
2009-10-29
GLASTcast Episode 6: 2008 Mission Update
End of the year 2008 mission update on the GLAST/Fermi spacecraft.
Duration: 00:05:55
2008-12-22
GLAST Prelude for Brass Quintet, Op. 12
Celebrating the launch and science of NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope.
Duration: 00:10:00
2008-8-25
GLASTcast Episode 5: Meet the U.S. Team
Meet the major U.S. players behind the GLAST mission.
Duration: 00:02:56
2008-8-8
GLASTcast Special Edition: Launching a Spacecraft
The hopes and anticipations of the GLAST team as they prepare for launch. GLAST's detailed observations may give astronomers the clues they need to unravel the mystery of what exactly produces these gamma-ray bursts, which are the brightest explosions in the universe since the Big Bang. The GLAST mission represents a unique partnership between astrophysics and particle physics, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, along with important contributions from academic institutions and partners in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, and the U.S.
Duration: 00:02:21
2008-6-11
GLASTcast Episode 3: Swift and GLAST
NASA's Swift and GLAST satellites will work together to better understand the high energy universe. GLAST's detailed observations may give astronomers the clues they need to unravel the mystery of what exactly produces these gamma-ray bursts, which are the brightest explosions in the universe since the Big Bang. The GLAST mission represents a unique partnership between astrophysics and particle physics, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, along with important contributions from academic institutions and partners in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, and the U.S.
Duration: 00:02:15
2008-6-10
GLASTcast Episode 2: What are Gamma Rays?
A brief overview of gamma ray science. GLAST's detailed observations may give astronomers the clues they need to unravel the mystery of what exactly produces these gamma-ray bursts, which are the brightest explosions in the universe since the Big Bang. The GLAST mission represents a unique partnership between astrophysics and particle physics, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, along with important contributions from academic institutions and partners in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, and the U.S.
Duration: 00:02:44
2008-5-30
GLASTcast Episode 1: What is GLAST?
A brief overview of NASA's GLAST satellite mission. NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) is a powerful space observatory that will open a new window on the exotic and beautiful phenomena of the mysterious, high-energy Universe. The GLAST mission represents a unique partnership between astrophysics and particle physics, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, along with important contributions from academic institutions and partners in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden, and the U.S.
Duration: 00:02:35
2008-5-29
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