Jedidah Isler: How I fell in love with quasars, blazars and our incredible universe

The video explores the complexities of the universe, focusing on the Hubble Space Telescope's Ultra-Deep Field and the study of supermassive black holes, quasars, and blazars. It delves into the research on gamma ray blobs and their formation, highlighting the speaker's personal journey from a curious stargazer to a professional astrophysicist. The narrative emphasizes the passion and dedication required in the field of astrophysics.

What is the Hubble Space Telescope Ultra-Deep Field primarily used to observe?

• The rings of Saturn

• Weather patterns on Earth

• Distant galaxies in the universe

• The surface of the Moon

What distinguishes blazars from other cosmic objects?

• They are the smallest stars in the universe

• They are the coldest objects in space

• They orbit around the sun

• They have jets pointed directly at Earth

What is the role of the accretion disc in a blazar?

• It creates new stars

• It serves as a dinner plate for the black hole

• It cools down the black hole

• It reflects sunlight

What was a significant advancement in blazar research in 2008?

• Mapping of the Milky Way

• Invention of a new type of rocket

• Launch of a telescope detecting gamma ray light

• Discovery of a new planet

How did the speaker's love for the universe influence her career?

• It led her to become a professional astrophysicist

• It encouraged her to become a science teacher

• It made her a famous astronaut

• It inspired her to write science fiction