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Definition
Gamma-ray radiation: The most energetic wavelength, or frequency, of electromagnetic radiation. Gamma-rays have wavelengths smaller than 10^-11 meters and frequencies greater than 10^20 Hz. More »

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Fermi October 30, 2009
Dark Search October 29, 2009
Gamma-Ray Sky October 28, 2009
Primordial Black Holes II June 23, 2009
Gamma-Ray Bursts III January 28, 2009

Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen.

Image Gallery
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Gamma-Ray Sky
Gamma-Ray Sky
First Look
First Look
Lighting Up the Galaxy
Lighting Up the Galaxy
Hot Milky Way
Hot Milky Way
Neutron Star
Neutron Star

Frequently Asked Questions
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2008
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StarDate Online | News | Dark Matter Found In Galactic 'Ghosts'
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2003
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StarDate Online | News | Two Discoveries Reveal Diversity of Galaxy's Extrasolar Planets
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide
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StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2009
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StarDate Online | News | A Long Night Ahead for the Universe
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