A pixelated image of Earth in gamma rays, captured by the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. The bright edges show gamma rays produced by the atmosphere interacting with cosmic rays. This image is a compilation of 7 years of data, demonstrating the faint gamma-ray glow of our planet.

Astronomy Picture from 31/03/2005

Gamma-Ray Earth

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050331.html


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