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• gamma ray — Physics. 1. a photon of penetrating electromagnetic radiation (gamma radiation) emitted from an atomic nucleus. 2. a photon emitted by an electron as a result of internal conversion. 3. electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than… …   Universalium

• gamma-ray astronomy — /gam euh ray / the branch of astronomy that deals with the study of celestial objects by means of the gamma rays that come from them. [1960 1965] * * * Study of astronomical objects and phenomena that emit gamma rays. Gamma ray telescopes are… …   Universalium

• Gamma-ray astronomy — is the astronomical study of the cosmos with gamma rays. Early history Long before experiments could detect gamma rays emitted by cosmic sources, scientists had known that the universe should be producing these photons. Work by Eugene Feenberg… …   Wikipedia

• Gamma ray burst progenitors — are the types of celestial objects that can emit gamma ray bursts (GRBs). GRBs show an extraordinary degree of diversity. They can last anywhere from a fraction of a second to many minutes. Bursts could have a single profile or oscillate wildly… …   Wikipedia

• Gamma ray burst — [ GRB 990123 taken on January 23, 1999. The burst is seen as a bright dot denoted by a square on the left, with an enlarged cutout on the right. The object above it with the finger like filaments is the originating galaxy. This galaxy seems to be …   Wikipedia

• Compton Gamma Ray Observatory — General information NSSDC ID 1991 027B Organization NASA …   Wikipedia

• Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Fermi. Fermi Gamma ray Space Telescope …   Wikipédia en Français

• Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission — Infobox Space telescope name = Swift Gamma Ray Burst Mission ( Swift ) caption = (credit: NASA) organization = NASA major contractors = alt names = nssdc id = location = orbit type = height = 600 km period = 90 min velocity = accel gravity =… …   Wikipedia

• Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory — Vue d artiste du Compton Gamma Ray Observatory Caractéristiques Organisation NASA …   Wikipédia en Français

• International Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Intégral. International Gamma Ray Astrophysics Laboratory Caractéristiques Organisation ESA, NASA, RKA Domaine Étude des rayons gamma et X …   Wikipédia en Français

• Télescopes spatiaux — Télescope spatial Le télescope spatial Hubble en orbite autour de la Terre. Un télescope spatial est un télescope placé au delà de l atmosphère. Le télescope spatial présente l avantage par rapport à son homologue terrestre de ne pas être… …   Wikipédia en Français