Hybrid Astro Lecture - The Mystery of Cosmic Rays
Schedule
Fri Sep 30 2022 at 08:00 pm
Location
Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, 1216 East California Blvd, Pasadena, CA | Pasadena, CA
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Cosmic rays are tiny particles traveling all over our Galaxy at almost the speed of light, and figuring out their origin is one of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics. Join us as we search for the genesis of cosmic rays, taking us on a tour of some of the strangest things in outer space: black holes, exploding stars, and even the tenuous shock waves of the Galactic wind. This 30-minute lecture will be followed by a panel Q&A consisting of several astrophysicists.Our next public astronomy event will be both in-person as well as live-streamed over YouTube Live and Facebook Live. The lecture will be 30 minutes, followed by a 90-minute session of telescope-aided stargazing and a Q&A Panel consisting of experts in the department on a variety of astronomy and astrophysical topics. You can interact with us, asking questions, through the YouTube / Facebook interface.
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Event will be streamed on both Facebook Live as well as YouTube Live.
Lecturer: Kathryn Plant
Title: The Mystery of Cosmic Rays
Abstract:
Cosmic rays are tiny particles traveling all over our Galaxy at almost the speed of light, and figuring out their origin is one of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics. The search for the genesis of cosmic rays takes us on a tour of some of the strangest things in outer space: black holes, exploding stars, and even the tenuous shock waves of the Galactic wind. How can we measure such tiny, rare particles as they speed through space? The study of cosmic rays helped push the development of modern physics, continues to involve exciting new instruments and creative detection techniques, and even sheds light on some puzzles here on Earth.
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Where is it happening?
Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, 1216 East California Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
