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Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory

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Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory: see gamma-ray astronomy gamma-ray astronomy, study of astronomical objects by analysis of the most energetic electromagnetic radiation they emit. Gamma rays are shorter in wavelength and hence more energetic than X rays (see gamma radiation) but much harder to detect and to pinpoint.
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It took years for NASA's now-defunct Compton Gamma-ray Observatory to produce a similar map.
New space telescope begins to comb the cosmos by AFP / AFP American Edition
It took years for NASA's now-defunct Compton Gamma-ray Observatory to produce a similar map.
New space telescope begins to comb the cosmos by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Before being decommissioned in 2000, Nasa's Compton Gamma-ray Observatory was able to detect 200 gamma-ray sources that are believed to be highly energetic cores of galaxies beyond our own.
A view from here to eternity by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
 
 
 
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