W.M Keck Observatory presents Cosmic Fireworks by Mansi Kasliwal (July 20th 2021)

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Cosmic Fireworks

Our dynamic universe is adorned by cosmic fireworks: energetic and ephemeral beacons of light that are a million (nova) to a billion (supernova) times brighter than our Sun.  Fireworks synthesize most elements in our periodic table - while supernovae synthesize the lighter elements, neutron star mergers synthesize half the elements in the periodic table heavier than iron.  Dr. Kasliwal will share with us how she discovered cosmic fireworks with robotic telescopes and how she undertook a global, panchromatic  follow-up campaign to characterize the astrophysics and astrochemistry.  Dr. Kasliwal will describe a brand new wide-field infrared surveyor, Palomar Gattini-IR, and the next generation WINTER, DREAMS, and Cryoscope  surveyors.  She will also discuss combining information from multiple messengers: light, neutrinos and gravitational waves. 

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
5:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time
Free and Open to the Public
Keck Observatory Astronomy Talks are supported by the Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation  

https://mailchi.mp/keckobservatory/pat_kasliwal_07202021?e=ba3b6f707b

Edited June 25, 2021 by Spile

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Ouch! 4 o'clock in the morning. Hope it is recorded 🙄