NASA | GLASTcast 2008 Mission Update

NASA | GLASTcast 2008 Mission Update

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5th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the GLAST telescope, now named the Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope, and its journey from launch to its initial observations. After a successful launch and system checks, the telescope began mapping gamma rays and making significant discoveries, including pulsars and potential dark matter sources. The mission aims to uncover more about gamma ray bursts and cosmic phenomena, with promising future prospects.

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What are the two main science instruments on the Fermi telescope?

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What is the new name given to the revolutionary telescope that was launched into space?

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Who is the Nobel Prize winner that the Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope is named after?

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How does the Fermi telescope contribute to our understanding of gamma rays?

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What is a pulsar and how is it related to the Fermi telescope's observations?

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What significant discovery did Fermi make regarding gamma rays and pulsars?

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What are the expected future contributions of the Fermi telescope in the field of astrophysics?

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