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ERIC Number: EJ075198
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1973
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X-ray Astronomy
Giacconi, Riccardo
Physics Teacher, 11, 3, 135-143, Mar 73
This new field, generated from observations above the atmosphere, has been an unexpected gift to astronomy by giving a better understanding of the role and importance of high energy phenomena. The history, instrumentation, and types of celestial sources observed are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Instrumentation, Physical Sciences, Resource Materials, Science Education, Space
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