Science· Mexico City
Astronomy on Tap Rocket City - Cosmic Ghost Hunters
Join a spooky evening exploring magnetars — the "undead" remnants of violent stellar death. Aaron Trigg of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center leads an investigation into the mystery and mayhem of these extreme objects. Magnetars are neutron stars with the most powerful magnetic fields known in the universe, capable of producing dramatic outbursts. This Halloween-themed talk promises a thrilling hun