Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
GPTKB entity
Statements (96)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:analysis |
spatial analysis
collaborative efforts spectral analysis temporal analysis |
| gptkbp:archives |
gptkb:NASA's_HEASARC
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| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
NASA and international partners
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| gptkbp:collaborator |
international scientific community
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| gptkbp:collection |
continuous observation
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| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:engineers
astrophysicists cosmologists particle physicists space scientists |
| gptkbp:contribution |
gamma-ray astronomy
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| gptkbp:data_transmission |
S-band
downlinked to ground stations |
| gptkbp:decommissioned |
June 4, 2000
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| gptkbp:deployment |
April 5, 1991
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| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
2000-06-04
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| gptkbp:discovery |
gamma-ray bursts
discovery of the first gamma-ray pulsar detection of gamma-ray bursts mapping of the gamma-ray sky |
| gptkbp:has_ability |
high sensitivity
wide energy range good angular resolution |
| gptkbp:height |
4.5 m
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
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| gptkbp:impact |
significant contributions to astrophysics
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gamma-ray astrophysics research
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| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:EGRET
gptkb:BATSE OSSE COMPTEL |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gamma rays
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
1991-04-05
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| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Atlantis
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:1991
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| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for future gamma-ray missions
influenced the design of subsequent space telescopes established a foundation for multi-wavelength astronomy |
| gptkbp:length |
10.5 m
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| gptkbp:lighting |
1991-04-05
|
| gptkbp:location |
Low Earth Orbit
Earth's orbit |
| gptkbp:mass |
17,000 kg
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:2000
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| gptkbp:mission_duration |
9 years
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gamma-ray astronomy
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| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
first dedicated gamma-ray observatory
contributed to the understanding of cosmic rays mapped the gamma-ray sky studied black holes discovered gamma-ray bursts explored active galactic nuclei investigated supernova remnants |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
mapped the distribution of cosmic gamma-ray sources
provided insights into the processes of stellar evolution contributed to the study of pulsars examined the gamma-ray emissions from the Sun identified the source of gamma-ray bursts investigated the gamma-ray background radiation provided evidence for dark matter studied the gamma-ray emission from the Milky Way analyzed the gamma-ray spectra of various celestial objects enhanced understanding of the universe's high-energy phenomena |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gamma rays
|
| gptkbp:operational_period |
9 years
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
inactive
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:orbit_type |
low Earth orbit
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Great_Observatories_program
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| gptkbp:powers |
2,000 watts
|
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Fermi_Gamma-ray_Space_Telescope
9 years |
| gptkbp:primary_use |
gamma-ray astronomy
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
publicly available
|
| gptkbp:publications |
over 1,500
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| gptkbp:resolution |
varies by energy
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| gptkbp:revenue |
funded by NASA
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| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study the structure of the universe
study cosmic gamma-ray sources study gamma-ray bursts |
| gptkbp:storage |
magnetic tape
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:none
gptkb:Fermi_Gamma-ray_Space_Telescope |
| gptkbp:total_observations |
over 1,000
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| gptkbp:width |
4.5 m
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fermi_Gamma-ray_Space_Telescope
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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