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The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory in review.

Authors :
Gehrels, N.
Shrader, C. R.
Source :
AIP Conference Proceedings. 2001, Vol. 587 Issue 1, p3. 5p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory was de-orbited on 4 June 2000 after 9 highly successful years in orbit. Major discoveries were made every year with Compton. We present a retrospective overview of the mission from launch to deorbit,, highlighting some seminal scientific findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*ORBITING astronomical observatories
*ARTIFICIAL satellite launching
*GAMMA ray astronomy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0094243X
Volume :
587
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
AIP Conference Proceedings
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
6178614

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