NASA's Fermi Spots 'Fizzled' Burst from Collapsing Star

NASA's Fermi Spots 'Fizzled' Burst from Collapsing Star

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Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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3 mins • 1 pt

What significant discovery did NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope make regarding gamma-ray bursts?

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How do short gamma-ray bursts differ from longer ones in terms of their duration and origin?

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What evidence did astronomers find that indicated the GRB 200826A originated from a massive collapsing star?

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What role do particle jets play in the formation of gamma-ray bursts?

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Why do astronomers believe that some short GRBs may be misclassified as mergers?

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