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3G observatories

3G observatories are specialized scientific facilities designed to detect and study very high-energy gamma rays emitted from cosmic sources like black holes, supernovae, and neutron stars. These observatories typically use large, ground-based telescopes equipped with sensitive cameras to capture fleeting flashes of Cherenkov light produced when gamma rays interact with Earth's atmosphere. By analyzing these signals, scientists can learn about extreme phenomena in the universe, such as the origins of cosmic rays and the behavior of mysterious cosmic objects, enhancing our understanding of the high-energy universe.