Why Would Astronomers Be Interested in Placing a Gamma Ray

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why would astronomers be interested in placing a gamma ray detecting observatory in space?

• A) to map high- energy electromagnetic waves from distant sources that would be blocked out or scattered by Earth's atmosphere
• B) to map gamma ray emissions from radioactive elements on Earth
• C) to map gamma ray emissions coming from the Sun
• D) to detect nuclear weapons tests on Earth

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