Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 23, 1996

Gamma Ray Bursts from the Unknown

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 23, 1996 is “Gamma Ray Bursts from the Unknown,” an image. It is credited to Gamma Ray Bursts from the Unknown Credit: NASA, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, BATSE. The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“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, November 23, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 23, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Gamma Ray Bursts from the Unknown 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 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 23, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-november-23-gamma-ray-bursts-from-the-unknown

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