The Universe in Gamma Rays (Astronomy and Astrophysics by Volker Schönfelder

By Volker Schönfelder

After describing cosmic gamma-ray construction and absorption, the instrumentation utilized in gamma-ray astronomy is defined. the most a part of the booklet offers with astronomical effects, together with the a bit impressive end result that the gamma-ray sky is constantly changing.

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