Cosmic Explosion is New Candidate for Most Distant Object in the Universe (2 of 2) (VIDEO)

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This animation shows how astronomers think GRB 090429B erupted. A narrow, ultrafast jet first punches through the star and is followed by a wider, less energetic jet.

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NASA/Swift/Cruz deWilde

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