Gamma-ray bursts

Astronomers use gamma-ray burst to probe star formation in early universe

harminka — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:38:10 -0600

The brilliant afterglow of a powerful gamma-ray burst (GRB) has enabled astronomers to probe the star-forming environment of a distant galaxy, resulting in the first detection of molecular gas in a GRB host galaxy.

Brightest gamma-ray burst provides wealth of information on how stars explode

harminka — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:59:09 -0500

Astronomers from around the world combined data from ground- and space-based telescopes to paint a detailed portrait of the brightest explosion ever seen. The observations reveal that the jets of the gamma-ray burst called GRB 080319B were aimed almost directly at the Earth.

Gamma-Ray Bursts Active Longer Than Thought

harminka — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:08:23 -0500

Using NASA's Swift satellite, astronomers have discovered that energetic flares seen after gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are not just hiccups, they appear to be a continuation of the burst itself.

Gamma-Ray Burst Challenges Theory

harminka — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 06:34:11 -0600

Newfound diversity in gamma-ray bursts puzzles astronomers

harminka — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:59:55 -0600

New Type of Black-Hole Explosion Has Astrophysicists Wondering About Its Origin

Nymphadora — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:56:08 -0600

The dark side of nature

harminka — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:11:59 -0600