Dissecting a stellar explosion

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Dissecting a stellar explosion

Afbeelding Integral has captured one of the brightest gamma-ray bursts ever seen. A meticulous analysis of the data has allowed astronomers to investigate the initial phases of this giant stellar explosion, which led to the ejection of matter at velocities close to the speed of light. In particular, the astronomers believe that the explosion lifted a piece of the central engine"s magnetic field into space.


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Bron: Europese Ruimtevaartorganisatie. www.ESA.EU

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