LHAASO

LHAASO (Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory) is an observatory located in the Haizi Mountain on the Tibetan Plateau. It aims to study high-energy cosmic rays and their sources.

Key Facts

  • Location: Haizi Mountain, Tibetan Plateau
  • Purpose: To detect and analyze ultra-high energy cosmic rays.
  • Operational Since: 2019

References

  • 2026 04 13 LHAASOs Confirmation The Universes Most Powerful Cosmic Ray Sources

New Findings (Updated 2026-04-13)

Summary of New Findings:

  • Introduces cosmic rays, high-energy particles from outer space.
  • Discusses their impact on Earth and satellites upon entering the atmosphere.

Key Points

  • Cosmic rays are mostly protons with significant energy levels.
  • They pose a threat to satellites due to ionization reactions.
  • LHAASO confirms sources of the most powerful cosmic rays in the universe.

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