CubeSat GBRAlpha, launched by our colleague Norbert Werner and his team, detects the second gamma-ray burst. Thanks to the Nordic Optical Telescope, we also know the redshift of the burst, which was emitted 10 billion years ago. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory Team determined the exact coordinates of the burst in the Aquila constellation.
More information at: https://gcn.gsfc.nasa.gov/gcn3/30697.gcn3
Determination of the redshift: https://gcn.gsfc.nasa.gov/gcn3/30692.gcn3
Burst localization: https://gcn.gsfc.nasa.gov/gcn3/30677.gcn3
Our Ph.D. student Jan Skácel represented his research at the 32nd SPINE workshop organized by ESA in Madrid. The event gathered experts to discuss spacecraft – plasma interactions, including satellite charging and electric propulsion – key topics for Jan’s research in very low Earth orbit. His active involvement also paved the way for a collaborative ESA project proposal.
“Wealth” was this year’s theme of the European Researchers’ Night, held on September 26. Nearly 7,000 visitors stopped by the Masaryk University. Animators from all three physics deparments prepared a diverse program for all age groups. At our physics stations, we didn’t count the visitors, but the interest was huge! Thank you to everyone who came – you were amazing. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
