Astronomy Answers: From the Astronomical Dictionary

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From the Astronomical Dictionary


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the gamma rays

gamma = [Greek] third letter

Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with a large amount of energy, and therefore dangerous. Gamma rays are made naturally by material with temperatures of millions of degrees, as occurs in some solar flares.