Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Slow Explosion
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2003 is “A Slow Explosion,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Y. Grosdidier ( U. Montreal ) et al., WFPC2 , HST , NASA. The original explanation runs about 145 words.
From the explanation
“Why would a gamma ray burst fade so slowly? This behavior , recorded last October, is considered a new clue into the cause of gamma-ray bursts , the most powerful explosions known in the universe.”
— APOD editors, March 25, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 25, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Y. Grosdidier ( U. Montreal ) 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 145 words