Unusual, long-lasting gamma-ray burst challenges theories about these powerful cosmic explosions that make gold, uranium and other heavy metals
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par Eleonora Troja, Associate Professor of Astrophysics, University of Rome Tor Vergata
Simone Dichiara, Assistant Research Professor of Astrophysics, Penn State
Gamma-ray bursts occur when a massive star explodes or when two neutron stars merge. A newly discovered burst has puzzled astronomers, as it lasted much longer than astronomers would have expected.
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mercredi 21 décembre 2022
