Those mysterious cosmic gamma rays. From: World and I | Date: April 1, 1998| Author: Maran, Stephen P. | COPYRIGHT 1998 News World Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Astronomers at the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory have discovered the distribution of electromagnetic radiation or cosmic gamma radiation and their bursts are being recorded at unpredictable times in unforeseen directions. Gamma rays are extremely dangerous, but man has been shielded by the atmosphere.

Upon scanning the skies for radiation at the highest energy range, astronomers have discovered surprising phenomena that demand the formulation of new concepts about the universe.

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