ScienceQuiet 12d · day 13
Astronomers detect record-breaking 27-day gamma-ray burst
A newly reported cosmic explosion outlasted every previously observed gamma-ray burst of its kind, according to a new report.
What to know
- A gamma-ray burst lasting 27 days has been reported as a record for its class of cosmic explosion.
- Available coverage provides only the headline finding; details on the detecting team, instruments, and burst classification are not included in the material.
Astronomers (unnamed research team) Observers who detected the burst
How it unfolded 1 development · click the chart to see its coverage articlesposts
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“Astronomers have spotted a remarkable gamma-ray burst that's a real Incredible Hulk compared to other cosmic explosions of the same type.”
— Space.com, Science publication · source -
first by starlust.org, 12d ago · also Space, NewsBytes
2 more headlines
- Record breaker! Astronomers spot powerful cosmic explosion that lasted 27 days Space · 12d ago
- Astronomers spot mysterious cosmic explosion active for 27 days NewsBytes · 12d ago
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first by Yahoo News Australia, 12d ago · also Yahoo Tech, The Independent
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