The status of low-energy gamma-ray astronomy and the Gamma-Ray ObservatoryA brief sketch of the objectives and status of the various subdisciplines in gamma-ray astronomy (below 10 GeV) are presented. The Gamma-Ray Observatory planned for launch in 1988 is described. This NASA observatory and several planned French-Soviet spacecraft are expected to elevate gamma-ray astronomy into a mature observational science for the Space Station era.
Document ID
19860062148
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fishman, G. J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)