Astronomers Observe a Cosmic Particle Accelerator As Never Before - SciTechDaily

Gamma ray observatory H.E.S.S. reveals a cosmic particle acceleration process in unprecedented detail. With the help of special telescopes, researchers have observed a cosmic particle accelerator as never before. Observations made with the gamma ray observato…

The fast shockwaves form an hourglass shape as they expand, in which gamma rays are produced. This gamma-ray emission is then detected by the H.E.S.S. telescopes (shown in the foreground). Credit: DE… [+6760 chars]

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