Gamma Ray Collection

Composite of Cassiopeia A supernova remnant across the spectrum: Gamma rays (magenta) Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope: X-rays (blue)

Pulsar, artwork F006 / 9972
Pulsar, computer artwork. A pulsar, a rapidly rotating neutron star, is the collapsed super-dense core of a massive star that has blown off its outer layers in a supernova

Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, artwork C017 / 7230
Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. Computer artwork of the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope in orbit over the Earth. This space observatory was formerly known as the Gamma-ray Large Area Space

NuSTAR space telescope construction C014 / 1738
NuSTAR space telescope construction. Engineers in the final stages of assembling NASAs Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR)

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6887
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a longitudinal section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6885
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6886
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Satellite re-entry. Artwork of the re-entry of the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (CGRO) satellite through the Earths atmosphere

Computer artwork of a gamma ray burst
Gamma ray burst. Computer artwork of a gamma ray burst. These are extremely high-energy events which flare up at random places throughout the universe

Pulsar, artwork
Pulsar, computer artwork. A pulsar (upper right), a rapidly rotating neutron star, is the collapsed super-dense core of a massive star that has blown off its outer layers in a supernova

Active galaxy NGC 1275, gamma ray image
Active galaxy NGC 1275, Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope image. Brighter colours indicate higher numbers of gamma rays. The rays are thought to emanate from a central black hole

Comet Lulin. Composite image of comet Lulin passing through the constellation Libra. The Lulin image was taken by the ultraviolet/optical telescope (blue and green areas)

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"Captivating Gamma Ray Artwork: Pulsar Unveils Stunning NASA Images" In a mesmerizing display of cosmic beauty, NASA released captivating images on November 9, 2010, showcasing the awe-inspiring gamma-ray bubbles that extend an astonishing 50, 000 light-years from end to end. These celestial wonders were captured by NASA's Swift spacecraft and its Ultraviolet/Optical instrument. The journey into space begins at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, where the first half of the payload fairing is carefully moved into place around NASA's groundbreaking mission. Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B, scientists and engineers work tirelessly to prepare for this monumental endeavor. At Kennedy Space Center's Hangar AE on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), meticulous attention is given to every detail as one of the solar cells that will power this extraordinary spacecraft is closely examined. In this clean room environment, precision and perfection are paramount. As anticipation builds, the moment arrives when the Swift spacecraft emerges from its protective wrapping in Hangar AE. The unveiling marks another significant milestone in humanity's quest for knowledge about our vast universe. Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, final preparations take place with utmost care and dedication. Every intricate step brings us closer to unlocking secrets hidden within gamma rays – high-energy photons that hold remarkable insights into distant galaxies and cataclysmic events occurring across space-time. With each passing day leading up to launch day at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, excitement fills the air as we eagerly await witnessing history unfold before our eyes. This ambitious mission promises not only breathtaking artwork but also invaluable scientific discoveries that will expand our understanding of the cosmos. So let us marvel at these stunning gamma-ray bubbles while we embark on a voyage through time and space – a testament to human ingenuity and our insatiable curiosity about the wonders that lie beyond.