Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 6, 2002

Vintage Gamma Rays

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2002 is “Vintage Gamma Rays,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ESA / IAS / CEA-SACLAY. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“Gamma-rays are the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation . But these high energy photons penetrate and interact in normal materials and cannot be focused by lenses and mirrors like those in optical telescopes.”

— APOD editors, April 6, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 6, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ESA / IAS / CEA-SACLAY
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 6, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-april-6-vintage-gamma-rays

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