An infrared image that uses color to depict gamma rays detected by the HAWC observatory. (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

An infrared image that uses color to depict gamma rays detected by the HAWC observatory.

Caption

A 24 micrometer infrared map from the Cocoon region with Spitzers MIPS overlaid with a gamma-ray significance map from HAWC (greenish-yellow to red indicate higher gamma-ray significance). The map is centered at Cocoon with about 4.6 degrees in x and y direction.

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Binita Hona

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