LOCATION: Prescott Public Library
SPEAKER: Marek J. Szczepanczyk, Graduate Student, ERAU
COMMENTS: With the recent Gravity Wave verification of Einstein’s prediction, this meeting was timely, extremely interesting and well attended. Marek, a true professional and expert in this field presented facts, examples and insight into gravity wave research and what is means to the scientific community. Marek fielded dozens of questions in a calm, professional manner, demonstrating his extreme knowledge of the field. In September, 2015, the Advanced Gravitational Wave Detectors started observations for Gravitational Waves, leading to new field of astronomy – gravitational astronomy. Core-Collapse Supernovae are believed to be a great source for gravitational radiation. When a star explodes all information from its core carried by electromagnetic waves are lost. Gravitational Waves can go freely through the hot mantle and they can bring new unique information to our understanding of exploding stars. A BIG THANKS to Marek for contributing to a wonderful evening with the Prescott Astronomy Club.
Feb 18, 2016