Cygnus X-3 produces variable gamma rays up to 3.7 PeV, consistent with photomeson production in its relativistic jet requiring protons accelerated to tens of PeV.
Modulated High-Energy Gamma-Ray Emission from the Microquasar Cygnus X-3.Sci2009;326: 1512
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Cygnus X-3: A variable petaelectronvolt gamma-ray source
Cygnus X-3 produces variable gamma rays up to 3.7 PeV, consistent with photomeson production in its relativistic jet requiring protons accelerated to tens of PeV.