Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 18, 1997

Gamma-Ray Burster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 18, 1997 is “Gamma-Ray Burster,” an image. It is credited to Credit: A. Diercks, E.W. Deutsch, (University of Washington) et al.. The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Gamma-ray bursts seem to be the most powerful explosions in the Universe. Yet their sources continue to elude researchers who stand in awe and frustration at the bursts’ transient, enigmatic behavior.”

— APOD editors, December 18, 1997

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At a glance

Date: December 18, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: A. Diercks, E.W. Deutsch, (University of Washington) et al.
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 18, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-december-18-gamma-ray-burster

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