Astrophysicist Outreach Activity

Stephen Bongiorno (ST12) presented the outreach talk "A brief introduction to X-ray astronomy and building X-ray telescopes" at Hampton Cove Middle School in Huntsville, AL. The day-long event consisted of virtual presentations and question and answer sessions with each of the six 6th grade science classes at the school. Approximately 180 students participated. Hampton Cove science teachers Sarah Fields and Haley Owings hosted the event.

Chandra X-ray Observatory at the MSFC X-ray and Cryogenics Facility
Chandra X-ray Observatory at the MSFC X-ray and Cryogenics Facility
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