Gamma-ray burst (IMAGE)

Rutgers University

Gamma-ray burst

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This artist’s concept depicts GRB 250702B (left of center) erupting within its host galaxy. This powerful explosion, first detected on July 2, blasted out narrow jets of particles at nearly the speed of light and exhibited repeated outbursts that lasted over seven hours. Astronomers conducting rapid follow-up observations with multiple telescopes around the world found that the burst occurred within a large, extremely dusty galaxy.

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NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/M. Garlick

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