High Energy Stereoscopic System
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High Energy Stereoscopic System
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High Energy Stereoscopic System (H.E.S.S.) is a system of imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes (IACTs) for the investigation of cosmic gamma rays in the photon energy range of 0.03 to 100 TeV. The acronym was chosen in honour of Victor Hess, who was the first to observe cosmic rays. The name also emphasizes two main features of the installation, namely the simultaneous observation of air showers with several telescopes, under different viewing angles, and the combination of telescopes to a l
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Gamma Ray Telescope System in Namibia
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Energy_Stereoscopic_System
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2023-12-29T19:21:26Z
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