Gamma-ray astronomy from balloons and satellites.
Abstract
Gamma-ray astronomy has traditionally been a difficult field of research due to the low fluxes from astronomical objects and the inherently poor angular response of detectors. Progress made in the field in the last twenty years is reviewed. Many major astrophysical problems can only be addressed with the future operation of more sensitive satellite experiments. Recent gamma-ray observations of the supernova SN1987a are briefly discussed.
- Publication:
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
- Pub Date:
- 1987
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1987PASA....7..163S
- Keywords:
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- Balloons;
- Gamma Ray Astronomy;
- Satellite-Borne Instruments;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- Supernova 1987a;
- Cerenkov Counters;
- Particle Interactions;
- Radiation Distribution;
- Relativistic Particles;
- Astronomy