Historical Events tagged with "gamma rays"
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Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope Launch Success
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope was successfully launched into orbit aboard a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Developed by NASA in collaboration with the Department of Energy and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Fermi is designed to study gamma rays, the highest-energy form of light. This satellite aims to explore fundamental questions about the universe, such as the nature of dark matter and the origins of cosmic rays. Fermi is expected to unveil new insights into the violent and energetic processes happening in the cosmos.
Continue ReadingGamma Rays Detected by Soviet and American Probes
Soviet probes Venera 11 and 12, along with Helios II, experienced intense gamma ray emissions, prompting scientists to investigate these anomalies. The readings were significantly beyond normal levels, dubbed ‘off the scale’, revealing critical insights into cosmic phenomena. This discovery contributed to the understanding of soft gamma repeaters, a previously unknown class of astronomical objects, enhancing our knowledge of high-energy events in the universe.
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