High-energy astronomy
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High energy astronomy is the study of astronomical objects that release electromagnetic radiation of highly energetic wavelengths. It includes X-ray astronomy, gamma-ray astronomy, and extreme UV astronomy, as well as studies of neutrinos and cosmic rays. The physical study of these phenomena is referred to as high-energy astrophysics.[1]
Astronomical objects commonly studied in this field may include black holes, neutron stars, active galactic nuclei, supernovae, supernova remnants, and gamma ray bursts.
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Some space and ground based telescopes that have studied high energy astronomy include the following:[2]
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External links[edit]
- NASA's High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center
- http://www.cv.nrao.edu/fits/www/yp_high_energy.html - great compendium of links
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