Gamma-ray Astronomy

by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.

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Gamma-ray astronomy is the youngest branch of high-energy astronomy and astrophysics, making this eBook a great resource for the latest in cutting-edge astronomical innovation. Gamma-ray astronomy is based on the detection of the energetic gamma rays associated with supernovas, exploding galaxies, quasars, pulsars, and black holes. This eBook features the space-based observatories by which gamma-ray astronomy is primarily conducted, such as NASA’s Compton Gamma Ray Observatory.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher/Imprint Infobase / Facts On File
  • Publication Date January 2020
  • Orginal LanguageEnglish
  • ISBN/Identifier 9781438193373
  • Primary Price 12.95 USD
  • ReadershipCollege/Tertiary Education
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • SeriesSpacecraft for Astronomy

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