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Astronomers Discover Unprecedented Cosmic Gamma Ray Explosion
9 Sep
Summary
- Powerful gamma ray explosion detected outside our galaxy
- Burst lasted for an unusually long time, over a day
- Astronomers puzzled by this unique and unprecedented event
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected a powerful and long-lasting gamma ray explosion from outside our Milky Way galaxy. The event, first observed in July of this year, has left scientists baffled as it is unlike anything they have witnessed before.
Telescopes on Earth and in space, including the renowned Hubble Space Telescope, have collaborated to study this unique cosmic phenomenon. The repeated bursts of high-energy gamma rays were detected over the course of an entire day, a highly unusual occurrence as such bursts typically last just minutes or even milliseconds, rarely exceeding a few hours.
The European-led team of astronomers, who announced their findings in the Astrophysical Journal Letters in August, are now conducting further observations to confirm the precise location of this exceptional event. They believe this cosmic "whodunit" may hold the key to unlocking new mysteries about the universe beyond our galaxy.
