High-Energy Discrete Sources

Abstract

The origin of the gamma-radiation from the galactic plane and the region near the galactic center is still uncertain. However, during this meeting, several groups reported evidence for discrete sources of cosmic gamma-rays. Most of the sources are located near the galactic plane, and some are associated with X-ray sources. The galactic gamma-radiation may be due to these previously unresolved sources. Other sources detected may be associated with variable radio galaxies.The Crab Nebula still remains the most investigated source at gamma-ray energies. Pulsed emission from NP0532 was detected in the 10 to 30 MeV region, but no continuous emission was observed. At the highest energies, pulsed emission was reported at ∼10¹² eV. Continuous emission from the Crab Nebula was observed at ∼10¹¹ eV; the radiation may be time variable.The recent gamma-ray experiments on Apollo 15 and 16 and the ESRO satellite TD-1 are described, as well as future experiments on the satellites SAS-B, COS-B, and HEAO-B.