X-raying the universe with Martin Weisskopf
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
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The Earth's Magnetic Field Is No Slouch
martin weiskoff is the chief scientist for x ray astronomy at nassa's martial space flight center in huntsville, Alabama. His new instrument called the imagine x ray polarmetry explorer can determine the polar tion of x rays that have travelled millions or billions of light years to reach it. understanding that polarization may help us unlock deep secrets of the cosmos.
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