Name: Gamma-Ray Bursts: The Universe’s Most Powerful Explosions
Start: 2026-05-26T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Cincinnati Observatory

$Gamma-Ray Bursts: The Universe\u2019s Most Powerful Explosions$

Presenter: Dr. Wes Ryle
For a fraction of a second — or maybe a few minutes — a gamma-ray burst can outshine everything else in the observable universe combined. These staggering explosions were one of astronomy's greatest mysteries when first discovered, and even today they're keeping scientists up at night. We'll explore what causes these cosmic detonations, how astronomers detect them across billions of light-years, and what the latest observations from JWST are teaching us about the universe's most extreme events.
Class level: Introductory - This class is recommended for guests of any background.
Tickets: Non-members - $25/class, Members - $20/class, Student (with valid ID) - $10/class