Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 1995 is “The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory Science Support Center. The original explanation runs about 124 words.

The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
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From the explanation

“The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (CGRO) was the most massive instrument ever launched by a NASA Space Shuttle and continues to revolutionize gamma-ray astronomy. This orbiting observatory sees the sky in gamma-ray photons – light so blue humans can’t see it.”

— APOD editors, August 11, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 11, 1995
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory Science Support Center
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 124 words

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