Astronomy: Institutions: Observatories: Gamma-ray: Compton Gamma Ray Observatory

[space] Includes photos, information, and updated status reports on the space observatory and projects.

The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (CGRO) is a space-based observatory designed to study the universe in an invisible, high-energy form of light known as gamma rays. Provides access to information on services, news, and an overview of projects.

The StarChild site is a service of the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center (HEASARC), Dr. Nicholas E. White (Director), within the Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics (LHEA) at NASA/ GSFC. Includes information and photos of the observatory.