Messengers of Time and Space
What is Multi-Messenger Astronomy?
Photons, neutrinos, cosmic rays and gravitational waves all carry information about the Universe. Multi-messenger astronomy brings these detections together to investigate astronomical events from multiple cosmic perspectives.
For example, some of the most energetic events in the Universe produce signals such as gravitational waves (ripples in spacetime), as well as cosmic rays (extremely fast, high-energy particles). Detecting and combining the information from these different forms of energy allows astronomers to build a more complete understanding of cosmic events.
Includes a detailed look at Oumuamua; a dive inside a neutrino detector; and internal views of the Gemini and Rubin telescopes, as well as the LIGO gravitational wave detector.
Trailer and full preview below. Resource guide here and narrative script here.
Film Type
KS3 - KS5 / Adults
Length: 27min
Also available in: German
