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Detection of an Anisotropic Soft X-ray Background Flux

Authors :
BOWYER, C. S.
FIELD, G. B.
MACK, J. E.
Source :
Nature; January 1968, Vol. 217 Issue: 5123 p32-34, 3p
Publication Year :
1968

Abstract

The cosmic X-ray background has been found to be anisotropic. It is interpreted as being made up of two components: an isotropic background, possibly of extragalactic origin, and an anomalous emission, perhaps located within the Galaxy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836 and 14764687
Volume :
217
Issue :
5123
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs25189159
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/217032a0