Articles related to "Gamma Ray Bursts"
Most Distant Object in the Universe to Date
A gamma-ray burst with a redshift of 8.2 becomes the earliest and most distant object ever discovered.
most distant object in the universe • oldest object in the universe • youngest object in the universe • farthest from earth • farthest back in time space object
A gamma-ray burst with a redshift of 8.2 becomes the earliest and most distant object ever discovered.
most distant object in the universe • oldest object in the universe • youngest object in the universe • farthest from earth • farthest back in time space object
Gamma Ray Bursters
Gamma ray bursters are among the most violent phenomena in the visible universe. In fact, if one occurred near the Earth it would incinerate the atmosphere in seconds. Fi
gamma ray burster • gamma rays • gamma ray bursts • grb • photon
Gamma ray bursters are among the most violent phenomena in the visible universe. In fact, if one occurred near the Earth it would incinerate the atmosphere in seconds. Fi
gamma ray burster • gamma rays • gamma ray bursts • grb • photon
Gamma Ray Bursts Decoded?: Recent Observations Help Unravel Deca
bohdan paczynski • beppo-sax • gamma ray bursts • distance • measurement
bohdan paczynski • beppo-sax • gamma ray bursts • distance • measurement
The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
NASA's orbital observatory program contained four Telescopes to observe different electromagnetic frequencies. The Compton observatory looked for gamma-rays.
gamma-ray • supernova explosion • blazers • great orbital observatories • nasa
NASA's orbital observatory program contained four Telescopes to observe different electromagnetic frequencies. The Compton observatory looked for gamma-rays.
gamma-ray • supernova explosion • blazers • great orbital observatories • nasa
The Late Ordovician Mass Extinction
Although not well-known to the public and typically overlooked by the press, the late Ordovician mass extinction event is the most understood by paleontologists.
late ordovician • mass extinction • mass extinction event • phanerozoic • phanerozoic extinctions
Although not well-known to the public and typically overlooked by the press, the late Ordovician mass extinction event is the most understood by paleontologists.
late ordovician • mass extinction • mass extinction event • phanerozoic • phanerozoic extinctions
Looking down the barrel
Gamma Ray Bursts (GRB's) puzzled astronomers for decades since their discovery by the Vela nuclear test surveillance satellites in the 60's. Scientists think now the mystery has been solved, adding yet another (unlikely) threat to the catastrophes lurking out there.
grb • compton • bepposax • gamma rays • x-rays
Gamma Ray Bursts (GRB's) puzzled astronomers for decades since their discovery by the Vela nuclear test surveillance satellites in the 60's. Scientists think now the mystery has been solved, adding yet another (unlikely) threat to the catastrophes lurking out there.
grb • compton • bepposax • gamma rays • x-rays
Double Supernova Seen
A NASA satellite has spied two supernova bursting in one galaxy in less than a month.
double supernova • swift • nasa • galaxy • hercules
A NASA satellite has spied two supernova bursting in one galaxy in less than a month.
double supernova • swift • nasa • galaxy • hercules
Astronomy of a Different Color: New Wavelengths Open New Windows
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
Exploring Supernovae
What causes some stars to explode into giant supernovae and what were some of the prominent explosions from the past?
supernova • type ia • type ii • hypernova • sn1987a
What causes some stars to explode into giant supernovae and what were some of the prominent explosions from the past?
supernova • type ia • type ii • hypernova • sn1987a
Invisible Astronomy
In addition to visible light, astronomers use ultraviolet, infrared, radio waves, X-rays and gamma rays to study planets, stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects.
radio astronomy • electromagnetic spectrum • electromagnetic waves • infrared telescopes • ultraviolet telescope
In addition to visible light, astronomers use ultraviolet, infrared, radio waves, X-rays and gamma rays to study planets, stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects.
radio astronomy • electromagnetic spectrum • electromagnetic waves • infrared telescopes • ultraviolet telescope
Supernovae, the Most Energetic Objects in the Universe
Discussion of the two principal types of supernovae
supernova • astronomy • type i • core collapse • massive star
Discussion of the two principal types of supernovae
supernova • astronomy • type i • core collapse • massive star
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