Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

GRB 221009A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 2022 is “GRB 221009A,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , DOE , Fermi LAT Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 174 words.

GRB 221009A
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , DOE , Fermi LAT Collaboration Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Gamma-ray burst GRB 221009A likely signals the birth of a new black hole, formed at the core of a collapsing star long ago in the distant universe. The extremely powerful blast is depicted in this animated gif constructed using data from the Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope .”

— APOD editors, October 15, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 15, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , DOE , Fermi LAT Collaboration
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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