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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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Other missions included the Hubble Space Telescope, Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory.
 
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