Gamma-Ray Astronomy

The study of 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. They can be quite harmful to life because they are strong enough to ionize atoms and thus destroy cells. Fortunately, Earth’s atmosphere shields us from most astronomical gamma-ray radiation.

Moon and Gemini

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Moon and Gemini

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A dead star leaves a brilliant trail

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Anti-Stars

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Looking for anti-stars

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Is Hubble Space Telescope the only telescope in space?

While Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is certainly the most famous observatory in space, it is by no means the only

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How do modern telescopes work?

Telescopes gather light in one of two ways. Reflecting telescopes focus light with a series of mirrors, while refracting telescopes

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