Multi-Messenger Astronomy: A New Era in Space Science

Monday, November 20, 2017 The event started -2341 days ago

3:30 PM

Student Services Building

Room 112

A free science discussion with some of the first scientists to detect light and gravitational waves - ripples in space-time - caused by colliding neutron stars.

Astronomers will share the story and science behind the violent stellar smash-up and answer questions from the audience.

Speakers and panelists will be:

  • Julie McEnery - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
  • Colleen Wilson-Hope - NASA Marchall Space Flight Center
  • Tyson Littenberg - LIGO Scientific Collaboration/NASA MSFC
  • Wen-fai Fong - Northwestern University
  • Adam Goldstein - Universities Space Research Association/NASA MSFC
  • Rachel Hamburg - The University of Alabam in Huntsville
  • Peter Veres - The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Details

Category
Conference/Lecture
department
College of Science, Office of Research and Economic Development
Audience
Public, Students, Faculty and Staff, Alumni

Contact

Molly Porter, Marshall Space Flight Center 256-544-2771 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Venue

Student Services Building

301 Sparkman DriveHuntsville, AL 35899

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