RealFeedApp A short gamma-ray burst lasted less than two seconds
Astronomers observed a rare event where a short and a long gamma-ray burst happened four minutes apart, potentially requiring a rethink of GRB classifications.
- Field
- space
- What they did
- Astronomers detected two gamma-ray bursts of different durations occurring just four minutes apart. This event is unique because neither short nor long bursts have been observed in such close temporal sequence before.
- Why it matters
- The observation may require a rethink of GRB classifications and origin scenarios, as it does not fit existing models.
#gamma-ray bursts#astronomy#cosmic events#grb classifications
