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Observations of Galactic gamma-radiation with the SMM spectrometerPreliminary results from the SMM gamma-ray spectrometer are reported which indicate the detection of a constant source of 0.511-MeV annihilation radiation from the Galaxy. Year-to-year variability appears to be less than 30 percent. The radiation probably comes from a diffuse source and is not associated with the reported compact object at the Galactic center.
Document ID
19870051176
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Share, G. H.
(Hulburt (E. O.) Center for Space Research Washington, DC, United States)
Kinzer, R. L.
(U.S. Navy, E. O. Hulburt Center for Space Research, Washington DC, United States)
Messina, D. C.
(Sachs/Freeman Associates, Inc. Bowie, MD, United States)
Purcell, W. R.
(Northwestern University Evanston, IL, United States)
Chupp, E. L.
(New Hampshire, University Durham, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Advances in Space Research
Volume: 6
Issue: 4 19
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Astronomy
Accession Number
87A38450
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-28609
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER S-14513-D
CONTRACT_GRANT: BMFT-01-OK-017-ZA/WS/WRK-0275
Distribution Limits
Public
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