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I briefly review the present and future status of the burgeoning field of neutrino astronomy. I outline the astrophysics and particle physics goals, design, and performance of the various current and proposed neutrino telescopes. Also described are present results and future expectations.
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McCauley, T. Neutrino astronomy: Present and future. Pramana - J Phys 67, 681–689 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-006-0061-6
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