VERITAS

2014

VERITAS, the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array is comprised of 4 optical gamma ray telescopes. These instruments detect high energy rays emitted from quasars and other cosmic phenomena.

In this photograph the stars in the sky move with the rotation of the earth. However, in the mirrors of the telescope the stars appear stationary as it rotates to compensate for the earth’s motion. The red illumination comes from the scientist opening the telescope’s camera for the night, shining the red light to check if the shutter is open. Also visible on a close look are 3 satellites.

Optical Gamma Ray Telescope
Digital Inkjet Print
26in x 40in
2014

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Measurement|Reflection
Digital Inkjet Print
40in x 26in
2014

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