Mysterious Gamma-Ray Source Discovered

The 3C 66A and 3C 66B distant galaxies seem to be harboring a very potent source of gamma-rays, an international team of scientists has recently announced, after a high-energy gamma-ray burst (GRB) was discovered by the MAGIC telescope in La Palma, the Canary Islands. The research team, which... [ read more >> ]

Gamma-ray burst light curves, as seen by observers capable of detecting these types of radiation

Image comment: Gamma-ray burst light curves, as seen by observers capable of detecting these types of radiation
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Gamma-ray burst light curves, as seen by observers capable of detecting these types of radiation