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Science: Major Gamma Ray Burst Detected
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:39 pm
Astronomers just detected what may be the most powerful flash of light ever seen.
The so-called gamma-ray burst, the most energetic type of electromagnetic explosion known to exist in the universe, was first spotted by telescopes Sunday (Oct. 9).
The flash detected Sunday was the strongest one ever observed, releasing 18 teraelectronvolts of energy.
Subsequent analyses of the signal confirmed that it was indeed a gamma-ray burst coming from a source some 2.4 billion light-years away. While not exactly nearby, the gamma-ray burst is still the closest ever seen.
Although this gamma-ray burst was within a safe distance from Earth, a much closer one would be catastrophic to our planet. Such an energetic flash within thousands of light-years from Earth would strip the planet of its protective ozone layer and likely cause mass extinction.
Space.Com
The so-called gamma-ray burst, the most energetic type of electromagnetic explosion known to exist in the universe, was first spotted by telescopes Sunday (Oct. 9).
The flash detected Sunday was the strongest one ever observed, releasing 18 teraelectronvolts of energy.
Subsequent analyses of the signal confirmed that it was indeed a gamma-ray burst coming from a source some 2.4 billion light-years away. While not exactly nearby, the gamma-ray burst is still the closest ever seen.
Although this gamma-ray burst was within a safe distance from Earth, a much closer one would be catastrophic to our planet. Such an energetic flash within thousands of light-years from Earth would strip the planet of its protective ozone layer and likely cause mass extinction.
Space.Com
This post was edited on 10/16/22 at 4:43 pm
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Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:41 pm to blueridgeTiger
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:42 pm to blueridgeTiger
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much closer one would be catastrophic to our planet. S
Probably would make electric cars unusable. Another reason not to own one.
This post was edited on 10/16/22 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:45 pm to blueridgeTiger
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The flash detected Sunday was the strongest one ever observed, releasing 18 teraelectronvolts of energy.
I’ve seen bigger flashes in the quad.
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:46 pm to blueridgeTiger
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:47 pm to blueridgeTiger
The life force we are a tiny part of is finally starting cancer treatment.
See you all later.
See you all later.
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:50 pm to blueridgeTiger
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2.4 billion light-years away.
when that thing blew up, the Earth was completely covered by water
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:51 pm to blueridgeTiger
Wouldnt this explosion have happened 2.4 billion years ago if that far away?
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:51 pm to blueridgeTiger
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a much closer one would be catastrophic to our planet
Crawfish prices would go up for sure.
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:53 pm to blueridgeTiger
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:57 pm to TigerintheNO
when that thing blew up, the Earth was completely covered by water
—-wonder what Greta and Algore say about THAT?
—-wonder what Greta and Algore say about THAT?
Posted on 10/16/22 at 2:57 pm to blueridgeTiger
There is a sci fi short story about something like that.
Scientists detected some save of radiation coming our way, it was millions of years old, they were excited. Unfortunately, it incinerated the earth.
Scientists detected some save of radiation coming our way, it was millions of years old, they were excited. Unfortunately, it incinerated the earth.
Posted on 10/16/22 at 3:01 pm to blueridgeTiger
Could the sun just explode at any moment?
Posted on 10/16/22 at 3:19 pm to blueridgeTiger
Doc Bruce Banner was hit by Gamma Rays. Look what happened to him!
Posted on 10/16/22 at 3:29 pm to SEClint
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Could the sun just explode at any moment?
No, the sun isn't big enough to go supernova. Sol will exist for about 10 billion years more, and then go through its death throes as it gradually increases in size incinerating Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
Posted on 10/16/22 at 3:31 pm to blueridgeTiger
avatar tits
Posted on 10/16/22 at 3:35 pm to blueridgeTiger
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No, the sun isn't big enough to go supernova. Sol will exist for about 10 billion years more,
You like Auburn so I dont trust your assessment/judgement
Posted on 10/16/22 at 3:38 pm to SEClint
quote:Yep. In fact, it might already have exploded 5 minutes ago. Good luck.
Could the sun just explode at any moment?
Posted on 10/16/22 at 3:39 pm to blueridgeTiger
Please let it be true
Posted on 10/16/22 at 3:42 pm to blueridgeTiger
Thanos up to no good again
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