Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A bright flash outshines its entire galaxy, but only for a brief moment. The vast distance between us hides the true power of this cataclysm, but catching it with our telescopes allows us to piece together what exploded, and how it exploded. We’ve discovered a zoo of cosmic cataclysms, each giving us new insights into the physics and evolution of our Universe. In this talk we’ll explore the zoo of cosmic cataclysms, what they’ve taught us, and the ongoing search for rare and bizarre explosions.
A bright flash outshines its entire galaxy, but only for a brief moment. The vast distance between us hides the true power of this cataclysm, but catching it with our telescopes allows us to piece together what exploded, and how it exploded. We’ve discovered a zoo of cosmic cataclysms, each giving us new insights into the physics and evolution of our Universe. In this talk we’ll explore the zoo of cosmic cataclysms, what they’ve taught us, and the ongoing search for rare and bizarre explosions.
