Compton Gamma Ray Observatory

Overview

The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (1991–2000) was one of NASA's Great Observatories, mapping the gamma-ray sky and studying gamma-ray bursts.

Observing bands

Knowledge connections

• Operated byNASA
• ObservesGamma-ray

Sources

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• NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

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

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