Gamma Ray
NASA’s Fermi Sees No Gamma Rays From Nearby Supernova
Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes
The 2023 observation of supernova SN 2023ixf in the Pinwheel galaxy provided a unique chance to study cosmic ray production, but the ...
NASA Tracks the Brightest Cosmic Event Ever Recorded – “This Thing’s Crazy!”
Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes
Astronomers think a long GRB (gamma-ray burst) arises from a massive, rapidly rotating star when its core runs out of fuel and ...
Earth Struck by Historic Gamma-Ray Burst From Exploding Star
Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes
ESA’s Integral space telescope detected an unprecedented gamma-ray burst from a distant exploding star, causing significant disturbances in Earth’s ionosphere. This event, ...
