Gamma-ray astronomy: Gamma-ray astronomy is the astronomical observation of gamma rays, the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation, with photon energies above 100 keV. Radiation below 100 keV is classified as X-rays and is the subject of X-ray astronomy. (Astronomy) [100%] 2023-02-17 [Gamma-ray astronomy] [Astronomical sub-disciplines]...
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Gamma-ray astronomy: Gamma-ray astronomy is a subfield of astronomy where scientists observe and study celestial objects and phenomena in outer space which emit cosmic electromagnetic radiation in the form of gamma rays, i.e. photons with the highest energies (above 100 ... (Observational astronomy performed with gamma rays) [100%] 2024-04-24 [Gamma-ray astronomy] [Astronomical sub-disciplines]...
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