Event Date:
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 15:30 to 17:00 EDT
Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Astronomy at Other Wavelengths
Tuesday, October 12th, 3:30 to 5:00pm EDT
What would our night sky look like if we could see gamma rays? Many of the world’s telescopes scan the sky using wavelengths of light humans can’t see, like radio waves, infrared, ultraviolet, and x-rays. Those alternate views of familiar objects reveal new physics and deepen our understanding of the universe. Join us to learn about some of the coolest space telescopes out there, including the new James Webb Space Telescope, and what they’re looking for!
Register here to join on Zoom! This episode will also be livestreamed to the RASC YouTube Channel.