the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) has finally been launched and appears to be (so-far, knock on wood) working well. GLAST is NASA's next generation gamma-ray observatory, and will detect photons with energies a million to a billion more energetic than optical light - an energy range currently being observed by zero satellites and undetectable from the ground, either directly or indirectly. For more information on what I think is NASA's most interesting astronomical satellite in the last or next 10 years (though I am admittedly biased given that GLAST does serve my research interests), I encourage you to check out this webpage as well as my interviews with Dr. Julie McEnery on GLAST and its main science instrument, the Large Area Telescope, and with Dr. David Thompson on the gamma-ray sky and the importance of multi-wavelength observations in understanding these high energy sources.
Today's radio show was also devoted to GLAST, and I hope to post it soon. As always, questions, comments, or concerns are welcomed.
to the website / blog for "You'd Prefer an Astronaut," which was a weekly Astronomy radio show on independent radio 91.3 WVKR FM in Poughkeepsie, NY. On this webpage you'll find information on, and be able to discuss past shows, as well as upcoming events and interesting astronomy links. A calendar of upcoming Astronomy and Science-related events in the greater Poughkeepsie and New York City area can also be found below.
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