Observatories around the world have just detected a colossal flare of extremely energetic radiation described as 'record-breaking'.
It was only through further analysis that astronomers discovered the true nature of the glow – aThough further away, it was still one of the closest seen yet, just 2.4 billion light-years away. Moreover, this exceptionally bright gamma-ray burst appears to be the most energetic ever detected, coming in atTo be clear, though this proximity happens to be 20 times closer than the average long gamma-ray burst, it poses absolutely no danger to life on Earth.
Rather, it's tremendously exciting – an event that could shed new light on these fascinating explosions. Although its closeness makes it appear brighter in our sky, GRB221009A is possibly the most intrinsically bright gamma-ray burst we've ever seen. "This is indeed a very exciting event!" astronomer and transient event specialist Gemma Anderson of the Curtin University node of The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research in Australia tells ScienceAlert.
"This event being so nearby but also very energetic means the radio, optical, X-ray and gamma-ray light it produces is extremely bright and therefore easy to observe. We can therefore study this GRB with lots of big and small telescopes around the world and collect very comprehensive datasets as it first brightens and then fades away."
On 2022-10-10 I observed the optical afterglow of the extremely bright GRB 221009A=Swift J1913.1+1946 remotely using telescope of Burke-Gaffney Observatory
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Edward Steichen's Image of New York Could Break the Photo Auction RecordExperts believe a rare Edward Steichen image could break the record for the most expensive photograph sold at auction.
Read more »
My Hero Academia Celebrates Class 1-A's Heroes in Special Promo: WatchMy Hero Academia's roster of young heroes in training have been through quite a lot over the [...]
Read more »
Cows Burp Enough Methane to Be Spotted by SatellitesMethane from cattle burping in a California feed lot has been detected on satellites in something scientists say sheds light on how agriculture may be contributing to climate change.
Read more »
S. Korea says it has ability to intercept North's missilesSouth Korea's military says it’s capable of detecting and intercepting the variety of missiles that North Korea has launched in a barrage of recent simulated nuclear attacks on its rivals
Read more »
Logan Paul Says His $623,000 NFT Is Now Worth Just $10… Is He Right? | CoinMarketCapIt's a perfect reflection of how far the market has fallen over recent months, and the surest sign yet that the bubble surrounding non-fungible tokens has well and truly burst.
Read more »
Recording’s Great Escapes: Photos of English Countryside Studio Devon AnalogueTake a tour of Devon Analogue — the English recording studio that has hosted acts from Calvin Harris to Disclosure.
Read more »