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The most important characteristic parameters of celestial γ-rays, such as spectrum, angular distribution and variations in time are briefly reviewed. The various ways of observations of γ-rays are listed. The experimental results obtained so far are summarised.
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Hutchinson, G.W. (1967). Celestial Gamma-Rays — Observational Aspects. In: Emming, J.G. (eds) Electromagnetic Radiation in Space. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 9. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-3526-2_14
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