Radioactive (super 26)Al from massive stars in the Galaxy
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Gamma-rays from radioactive (super 26)Al provide a 'snapshot' view of continuing nucleosynthesis in the Galaxy. The Galaxy is relatively transparent to such gamma-rays, and emission is found concentrated along its plane, which led to the conclusion that massive stars throughout the Galaxy dominate the production of (super 26)Al.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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We can see clearly now...
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With the help of space telescope with the power to resolve compact gamma-ray sources in the Galaxy, the mystery of the diffuse gamma ray glow that pervades the Milky Way are solved. The Universe appears to be a different place when viewed through gamma eyes.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Compact sources as the origin of the soft gamma ray emission of the Milky Way
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Observations in the soft gamma ray domain that reveal numerous compact sources are reported. It is shown that these sources account for the entirety of the Milky Way's emission in soft gamma rays, leaving at most a minor role for diffuse processes.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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