An Artist's View of the Gamma-ray Sky

Presenter: Lynn Cominsky

Co-Presenter(s):
Laura Peticolas, Aurore Simonnet

Presenter Status: Faculty

Department: Physics & Astronomy

Screenshot URL: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1ye9giDoRdxTALnkCIPkzNOkkBl_g5yxg

Abstract:
The EdEon group at Sonoma State University supports NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory by creating a wide variety of illustrated scientific materials for learners of all ages. Recently we were asked to create artist-inspired versions of various types of astrophysical objects that emit gamma rays, the most energetic form of light. This slide show will present the a series of 8 beautiful images reminiscent of stained glass that were created by Aurore Simonnet. The illustrations depict both the Fermi and Swift satellites, as well as merging neutron stars, supermassive black holes in distant galaxies, supernova remnants and more. Each slide has an accompanying caption, and each image is available in hard copy, suitable for framing.

This work was supported by NASA grant #80NSSC18K1449 to Sonoma State University, Lynn Cominsky, Principal Investigator.