Gamma-ray

Overview

Gamma rays are the most energetic light, produced by supernovae, pulsars, and matter falling into black holes.

Knowledge connections

• Observed byRoque de los Muchachos Observatory
• Observed byCompton Gamma Ray Observatory
• Observed byFermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
• Associated withHypernova
• Associated withGamma-Ray Burst
• Associated withMagnetar Flare
• Associated withGeneral Coordinates Network
• Associated withCherenkov Telescope Array
• Associated withGravitational Waves + Gamma Rays

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

• NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.

  Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.