Supernova remnant is source of extreme cosmic particles
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Astronomers have long sought the launch sites for some of the highest energy protons in our galaxy. Now, a study using 12 years of data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope confirms that a remnant of a supernova, or star explosion, is just such a place, solving a decade-long cosmic mystery.
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Cosmic rays originate from supernova shockwaves
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PeVatrons: The Hunt for the Origin of Galactic Cosmic Rays with CTA - Cherenkov Telescope Array
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Cosmic ray - Wikipedia
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Fine Details of the Vela Supernova Remnant - Nebulae - rolfolsenastrophotography
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H.E.S.S. - The High Energy Stereoscopic System
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Supernova - Wikipedia
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Supernova remnant - Wikipedia
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Fermi found a source of extreme cosmic particles in the Universe
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Beyond the myth of the supernova-remnant origin of cosmic rays
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Universe, Free Full-Text
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What Are Cosmic Rays and What Do They Reveal About the Universe? - Owlcation
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Microscopic 'clocks' time distance to source of galactic cosmic rays - The Source - Washington University in St. Louis