Gamma ray spectroscopy in astrophysics: an observational overview (50 keV-20 MeV)

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics

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Astronomical Spectroscopy, Astrophysics, Emission Spectra, Gamma Ray Astronomy, Line Spectra, Active Galaxies, Crab Nebula, Extraterrestrial Radiation, Galactic Radiation, High Energy Interactions, Solar Spectra

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The observational status of gamma ray astronomy based on results reported prior to April 1978 is discussed. Specific line observations are reviewed from the Sun, the galactic plane, the Galactic Center region, the active Galaxy NGC 5128 (Cen A), the Crab Nebula region, and a transient source in the general direction of the anti-Galactic Center region. A statistical method is described which determines the relative probability that a given, reported observation is due to an external source as compared to a random fluctuation in the experimental background counting rate. Only a few of the many reported observations can be considered likely extraterrestrial observations of an extraterrestrial source made with a confidence level of 99%.

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