Strange, Record-Breaking Gamma-Ray Explosion Lasted 7 Hours and Defies Explanation

Strange, Record-Breaking Gamma-Ray Explosion Lasted 7 Hours and Defies Explanation

Data collected using multiple NSF NOIRLab facilities reveal a gamma-ray burst that lasted more than seven hours and originated in a massive, extremely dust-rich galaxy. Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) rank among the most extreme explosions known in the Universe, surpassed only by the Big Bang itself. Most of these events appear briefly, releasing a sudden flash [...]

Astronomers Witness Longest-Lasting Gamma-Ray Burst in History, 8 Billion Light-Years Away

A gamma-ray burst lasting over seven hours was recorded 8 billion light-years away, revealing a rare type of cosmic explosion and challenging current astrophysics models.