| Lecture: Gravitational-wave astronomy |
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Royal Observatory Edinburgh
Blackford Hill
Edinburgh
EH9 3HJ
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| | Start Time: | 2010-02-08 19:30:00 | | End Time: | 2010-02-08 20:30:00 |
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Martin Hendry - Gravitational-wave astronomy: opening a new window on the Universe
Gravitational waves, the "ripples in space-time" predicted by Einstein's theory of General Relativity, are produced by some of the most violent and energetic phenomena in the cosmos, including black holes, neutron stars and supernovae. This talk will introduce the exciting new field of gravitational-wave astronomy, and the worldwide network of gravitational-wave "telescopes" which are designed to detect them. It will explore the challenges of the next decade: the new gravitational-wave telescopes and technology being developed and the exciting discoveries which might lie ahead as we open this new window on the Universe.
Astronomy Talks 2009-2010
All talks are held in the Royal Observatory Edinburgh Lecture Theatre, weekly on Mondays, from 7:30pm-8:30pm
Admission: Adults £3, Children/Concessions £1.50. Season Tickets: Adults £15, Children/Concessions £7.50
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