Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Host Galaxies of Long-Duration GRBs
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 17, 2006 is “The Host Galaxies of Long-Duration GRBs,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , Andrew Fruchter ( STScI ), and the GOSH Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 128 words.
From the explanation
“What causes the powerful explosions known as gamma-ray bursts? Astrophysicists still aren’t sure, but the longest duration gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) seem to involve very massive stars.”
— APOD editors, May 17, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 17, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA , ESA , Andrew Fruchter ( STScI ), and the GOSH Collaboration
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 128 words