From StarTalk.

The conversation focuses on the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, its purpose, technological improvements over its predecessor (Compton Gamma Ray Observatory), and its role in detecting high-energy gamma rays from space. The discussion dives deep into how it helps locate gamma-ray sources like pulsars, especially those previously undetectable, by stacking signals to improve signal-to-noise ratio. They also explain what pulsars are, their extreme physical characteristics, and how they act as natural particle accelerators.

From ‘The Most Energetic Events in the Universe with Tim Paglione’: https://youtu.be/hm4vmE_q89c?si=TIUEWwUmUIUETHbi

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