COS-B (Celestial Observation Satellite)
Abstract
European gamma ray astronomy satellite launched in 1975. Also carried a small x-ray detector. Remained in operation until April 1982. Conducted a sky survey, detected some 25 sources of gamma rays, including the Crab and Vela pulsars....
- Publication:
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Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pub Date:
- November 2000
- DOI:
- 10.1888/0333750888/4622
- Bibcode:
- 2000eaa..bookE4622.
- Keywords:
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- Space Missions;
- Astrophysical Missions