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Observation of VHE Gamma Ray Sources with the MAGIC telescope

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Conclusions<br />

• <strong>MAGIC</strong> is a successful pioneering <strong>telescope</strong> for<br />

low energy gamma ray astronomy producing quality results<br />

• Successfully completed first observation cycle in May 2006<br />

• Telescope Performance studied and well understood<br />

• 1 Galactic source and 3 extragalactic sources discovered apart from<br />

observing known sources<br />

• A second improved <strong>telescope</strong> is being built to<br />

• Increase sensitivity<br />

• Fur<strong>the</strong>r lower energy/analysis threshold<br />

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!!!! Very exciting time for gamma-ray astronomy !!!!<br />

P.Majumdar, 24 th August, IIA, India

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