First Light from Space Telescope Reveals Gamma-Ray Sky

Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 11:42 in Astronomy & Space

The first results from a powerful gamma-ray telescope launched into orbit earlier this summer show it is on track to unlock new secrets of the most energetic explosions in the universe. That was the message from NASA researchers speaking at a teleconference this afternoon to present the findings and to announce the mission's new name. [More]

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