Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Gamma-Ray Burst, Supernova Bump
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 17, 2002 is “Gamma-Ray Burst, Supernova Bump,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: S. Kulkarni, J. Bloom, P. Price, Caltech – NRAO GRB Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 190 words.
From the explanation
“On the 21st of November 2001, satellites detected yet another burst of gamma-rays from the cosmos. While this flash of high-energy photons lasted for less than a minute, eager astronomers have been following the fading optical light from the location of the burst source ever since.”
— APOD editors, May 17, 2002
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 17, 2002
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: S. Kulkarni, J. Bloom, P. Price, Caltech – NRAO GRB Collaboration
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 190 words