HAWC View of Gamma Rays (IMAGE)

University of Maryland

HAWC View of Gamma Rays

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This is a view of two-thirds of the entire sky with very-high-energy gamma rays observed by HAWC. Many sources are clearly visible in our own Milky Way galaxy, as well as two other galaxies: Markarian 421 and Markarian 501. Some well-known constellations are shown as a reference. The center of the Milky Way is located toward Sagittarius.

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HAWC Collaboration

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