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Optical Transient Near GRB970508 Shows Distant Redshift

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 1997 is “Optical Transient Near GRB970508 Shows Distant Redshift,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. J. Groot et al. U. Amsterdam. The original explanation runs about 234 words.

Optical Transient Near GRB970508 Shows Distant Redshift
Credit: P. J. Groot et al. U. Amsterdam Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The GRB distance scale controversy may have just ended with a flash . Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs) are powerful explosions occurring in seemingly random positions on the sky.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 13, 1997
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: P. J. Groot et al. U. Amsterdam
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 234 words

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