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Complex gamma-ray behavior of the radio galaxy M 87

<i>Context.<i/> In recent years, non-blazar active galactic nuclei (AGN) such as radio galaxies have emerged as a highly instructive source class providing unique insights into high energy acceleration and radiation mechanisms.<i>Aims.<i/> Here we aim to produce a detailed ch...

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Main Authors: Ait Benkhali, Faical (Author) , Chakraborty, Nachiketa (Author) , Rieger, Frank M. (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 25 February 2019
In: Astronomy and astrophysics
Year: 2019, Volume: 623
ISSN:1432-0746
DOI:10.1051/0004-6361/201732334
Online Access:Verlag, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201732334
Verlag, Volltext: https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/abs/2019/03/aa32334-17/aa32334-17.html
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Author Notes:Faical Ait Benkhali, Nachiketa Chakraborty, and Frank M. Rieger

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