Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 2, 1997

Gamma-Ray Burst: A Milestone Explosion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 2, 1997 is “Gamma-Ray Burst: A Milestone Explosion,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R. Klebesadel, I. Strong & R. Olson (LANL), Vela Satellite Team. The original explanation runs about 234 words.

From the explanation

“Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) were discovered by accident. In fact, GRBs always seem to be where scientists least expect them.”

— APOD editors, July 2, 1997

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At a glance

Date: July 2, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: R. Klebesadel, I. Strong & R. Olson (LANL), Vela Satellite Team
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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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 2, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-july-02-gamma-ray-burst-a-milestone-explosion

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