Most Brilliant Explosion In the Universe - Gamma-Ray Burst Animation
Description
When a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel, it collapses under its own weight and forms a black hole. The black hole shoots jets of particles through the star at nearly the speed of light and astronomers believe they create the gamma-ray bursts. Also available: Brightest Explosion In the Universe Ever Seen Defies Astronomy Theories: http://goo.gl/jZ3dcD
Credit: NASA / GSFC
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