NASA Gamma-Ray Telescope Improves Detection Of Thunderstorm Bursts | Video
Monday, December 10, 2012 - 17:30
in Astronomy & Space
Whenever a lightning bolt flashes, it releases a Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flash (TGF), the highest-energy light that occurs on Earth. Thanks to improved data analysis these outbursts will be easier to capture by the Fermi Gamma-Ray telescope.