Exploring Gamma Ray Bursts: The Swift Spacecraft

The video discusses the Swift satellite, designed to study gamma ray bursts, which are powerful cosmic explosions. These bursts emit more energy in seconds than the Sun does over its lifetime. Scientists believe they occur when massive stars collapse into black holes. The Swift probe, equipped with British-designed telescopes, captures images across the electromagnetic spectrum. Its mission is to quickly locate and analyze these bursts, providing insights into star life cycles and universe evolution. The probe also aids ground-based telescopes by relaying precise burst locations.

How do scientists believe gamma ray bursts are formed?

What is the primary purpose of the Swift probe?

What types of telescopes are included in the Swift probe?

What information can be revealed by analyzing the energy release during a gamma ray burst?

How does the Swift probe assist ground-based telescopes?