NAME OF STUDENT _____________________________

Homework for Lecture 1 -- David Smith -- Homework Questions

Due at class Tuesday October 3

1. Name three sorts of bodies in the universe that emit detectable  gamma ray
radiation, and say a few words in each case about the physical process that
creates the radiation.










2. Consider the RHESSI spacecraft in the context of NASA's overall space science
enterprise. Which "science theme" does it belong to? What sort of mission is it
in terms of size, management, etc.?