The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory was originally designed to study gamma-ray bursts, but now does many types of multi-wavelength astronomy. Though lesser-known than flagship spacecraft like the James Webb or Hubble space telescopes, Swift has nonetheless made a staggering variety of discoveries since its launch in 2004. Join Steve Kerby — PhD candidate at Penn State University — for a discussion on the history of the plucky satellite, its diverse observational capabilities, and an ongoing project to investigate mysterious supermassive black holes in the distant universe.
To be recorded live on Tuesday, December 6, 2022
More information: www.stsci.edu/public-lectures
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For some reason I want Adam Savage to say "Surprising Supercharged Science with Swift" using his nerd voice…