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Gamma Ray Bursts from the Unknown

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 1995 is “Gamma Ray Bursts from the Unknown,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, BATSE. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

Gamma Ray Bursts from the Unknown
Credit: NASA, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, BATSE Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) pose one of the greatest mysteries of modern astronomy. About once a day, the gamma-ray sky lights up with a spectacular explosion.”

— APOD editors, August 27, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 27, 1995
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, BATSE
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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