Large Area Telescope

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NASA's_Fermi_Gamma-ray_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:analysis offers educational resources
utilizes advanced algorithms
collaborates with ground-based observatories
contributes to open science initiatives
enables real-time data sharing
facilitates international collaborations
promotes public engagement in science
provides tools for researchers
supports citizen science projects
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:Fermi_collaboration
NASA and DOE
gptkbp:collection pair conversion
gptkbp:data_type FITS
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:has_ability multi-wavelength observations
time-domain astronomy
high-energy gamma rays
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Large Area Telescope
gptkbp:impact informed future space missions
influenced theories of dark matter
discovered new gamma-ray sources
advanced studies of black holes
contributed to understanding of pulsars
enhanced knowledge of supernova remnants
expanded understanding of active galaxies
improved models of cosmic ray propagation
provided insights into cosmic phenomena
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
scintillator
tracking detector
gptkbp:launch_date June 11, 2008
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:location low Earth orbit
gptkbp:mass about 4,000 kg
gptkbp:mission gamma-ray astronomy
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:2008
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Fermi_Gamma-ray_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:power_output 20 Me V to >300 Ge V
gptkbp:powers about 3,000 watts
gptkbp:released public data releases
gptkbp:scientific_goals search for dark matter
study cosmic rays
map the Milky Way
observe gamma-ray bursts
monitor active galactic nuclei
gptkbp:sensor gamma-ray detector
gptkbp:viewpoint 2.4 steradians