NASA | What is Fermi?

The video tutorial introduces gamma rays as the highest energy form of light, highlighting their unique characteristics compared to visible light. It discusses the Fermi observatory's capabilities in observing powerful cosmic phenomena such as supermassive black holes, pulsars, and gamma ray bursts. The tutorial explains Fermi's two main instruments: the Large Area Telescope (LAT) and the Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM), which help scientists map and study gamma rays across the universe.

What is the primary focus of the observatory mentioned in the video?

• Studying the Earth's atmosphere

• Observing gamma rays in the universe

• Exploring the ocean depths

• Monitoring weather patterns

Which of the following phenomena can Fermi observe?

• Solar flares

• Supermassive black holes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

What is the purpose of the Large Area Telescope (LAT) on Fermi?

• To track animal migrations

• To study the ocean floor

• To map gamma rays across the sky

• To measure atmospheric pressure

What does the Gamma Ray Burst Monitor (GBM) detect?

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Solar eclipses

• Gamma ray bursts

How often does the LAT map the gamma ray sky?

• Every hour

• Every three hours

• Every day

• Every week