Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 25, 1997

A GRB Host?

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 25, 1997 is “A GRB Host?,” an image. It is credited to Credit: K. Sahu (STScI) et al. , WFPC2, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Where do gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) originate? The most powerful explosions in the universe have recently been located with record accuracy.”

— APOD editors, June 25, 1997

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At a glance

Date: June 25, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: K. Sahu (STScI) et al. , WFPC2, HST, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 25, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-june-25-a-grb-host

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