First Results From The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) High-Energy X-ray Mission |
| TYPE | Astrophysics Seminar |
| Speaker: | Prof. Fiona Harrison |
| Affiliation: | Caltech |
| Date: | 13.11.2013 |
| Time: | 14:30 |
| Location: | Lidow 620 |
| Abstract: | The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, the first focusing high-energy X-ray telescope in orbit, extends sensitive X-ray observations above the band pass where Chandra and XMM-Newton operate. With an unprecedented combination of sensitivity, spectral and imaging resolution, NuSTAR is advancing our understanding of black holes, neutron stars, and supernova remnants. I will describe the mission, and present highlights of science results from the first year of science observations. |