Most Extreme Gamma-ray Blast Ever, Seen By Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 20:21
in Astronomy & Space
With the greatest total energy, the fastest motions, and the highest-energy initial emissions ever before seen, a gamma-ray burst recently observed by the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is one for the record books. The spectacular blast also raises new questions about gamma-ray bursts.