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New gamma-ray observatory begins operations


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New gamma-ray observatory begins operations at Sierra Negra volcano in the state of Puebla, Mexico

The High-Altitude Water Cherenkov Gamma Ray Observatory has begun formal operations at its site in Mexico.

New Site to Observe Supernovas and Supermassive Black Holes

LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Aug. 21, 2013—The High-Altitude Water Cherenkov (HAWC) Gamma Ray Observatory has begun formal operations at its site in Mexico. HAWC is designed to study the origin of very high-energy cosmic rays and observe the most energetic objects in the known universe. This extraordinary observatory, using a unique detection technique that differs from the classical astronomical design of mirrors, lenses, and antennae, is a significant boost to international scientific and technical knowledge..

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