The James Webb Space Telescope has observed an explosion that is 1 million times brighter than the entire Milky Way galaxy. The James Webb Telescope often makes headlines with its observations of distant galaxies and remarkable images it produces. This time, the telescope witnessed an explosion composed of rare chemical elements crucial for life in space. The magnitude of the explosion is particularly striking. Here are the details!
The explosion is the second brightest gamma-ray burst! The James Webb Telescope, known for its captivating images, is once again in the spotlight. James Webb is gradually revealing the results of the explosion that took place on March 7th. What makes the explosion intriguing is that it consists of rare chemical elements essential for life in space. Another remarkable aspect of the explosion is that it is 1 million times brighter than the entire Milky Way galaxy. Furthermore, the explosion has been classified as the “second brightest gamma-ray burst” observed following more than 50 years of research. The explosion occurred when two neutron stars merged with a galaxy located approximately 1 billion light-years away. This particular explosion, referred to as “GRB 230307A,” is believed to have created a rare kilonova, as indicated by a study.
Astrophysics professor Andrew Levan made a statement regarding the matter. He said, ‘There are only a handful of known kilonovae. With the James Webb Telescope, we looked at the aftermath of a kilonova for the first time.’ In addition to this, NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope also observed the explosion. Furthermore, it tracked the explosion until the merger of the neutron stars.
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