Front-row view reveals exceptional cosmic explosion (IMAGE)

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

Front-row view reveals exceptional cosmic explosion

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X-rays from the gamma-ray burst were detected by NASA's Swift satellite in Earth's orbit. Very-high-energy gamma rays entered the atmosphere and initiated air showers that were detected by the H.E.S.S. telescopes from the ground (artist's impression).

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DESY, Science Communication Lab

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