Some of the most extreme events in the #universe, like supernova explosions or hungry black holes, emit energetic gamma rays. But gamma rays are blocked by our atmosphere, so how can astronomers observe gamma ray sources from the ground?
The answer: using something called Cherenkov radiation. The Cherenkov #Telescope Array Observatory, set to be built in the Atacama Desert in #Chile, will do just that.
We tell you all about it here: https://www.eso.org/public/blog/ctao-and-eso/
#astrodon #astronomy #space
Juan Carlos Muñoz /
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2023-07-07 11:45:47
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