Laboratory for Millimeter-Wave Astronomy
CARMA Seminar for 2008-03-03

The 2mm bolometer camera GISMO (Goddard-IRAM Superconducting 2-Millimeter Observer) was installed for the first time in November 2007 at the IRAM 30m telescope on Pico Veleta in Spain. With its 128 pixel superconducting transition edge sensor bolometer array, this instrument provides unprecedented observational capabilities in terms of its field of view and sensitivity in the 2mm atmospheric window. In particular, observations of dust-enshrouded massive starburst galaxies and quasars can be performed very efficiently with the instrument even at redshifts of z>7. Furthermore GISMO provides important complementary data to observations obtained with other (sub-)millimeter instruments, such as SHARC-2 (350um), SCUBA, (450 and 850 um), AzTEC (1.1 mm), and MAMBO (1.2 mm).

I will present preliminary astronomical results obtained during its commissioning observing period, and discuss scientific capabilities that we can expect from the instrument in the future.

The topics of the CARMA seminar include the solar system, star formation, the interstellar medium, galactic structure and galaxies. All are welcome to attend. Seminars will be limited to 1 hour including questions.

Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.

PARKING ON CAMPUS:

Parking for visitors is available in the Cashier-Attended Parking Lot at the intersection of Paint Branch & Technology Drive. It is a 5-10 minute walk from the parking lot to the Computer & Space Sciences building.

There are a limited number of parking meters in Lot DD; there are no parking meters in Parking Garage 2. Parking at non-metered spaces in Lot DD and PG2 is free after 4 pm and on weekends.

More information is available from the Department of Campus Parking.

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