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Gamma-ray observations of SN 1987A from Antarctica

Journal Article · · Astrophysical Journal; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/185487· OSTI ID:5398486
Gamma-ray lines from the direction of supernova 1987A have been observed with a Ge detector flown on a high-altitude balloon platform over Antarctica in January 1988. Gamma rays at 844.1 + or - 1.0 and 1239.9 + or - 1.5 keV, with fluxes 0.0023 + or - 0.002 and 0.0021 + or - 0.001 photons/sq cm sec, respectively, are attributed to the radioactive decay of Co-56. Errors quoted do not include possible systematic effects. 8 refs.
OSTI ID:
5398486
Journal Information:
Astrophysical Journal; (USA), Journal Name: Astrophysical Journal; (USA) Vol. 342; ISSN ASJOA; ISSN 0004-637X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English