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Gamma Ray Burst GRB 970228 Appears To Originate Outside Our Galaxy

Gamma Ray Burst GRB 970228 Appears To Originate Outside Our Galaxy
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    GRB 970228
  • Release Date
    September 16, 1997
  • Science Release
    Hubble Stays on Trail of Fading Gamma-Ray Burst Fireball, Results Point to Extragalactic Origin
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  • Credit
    Science Release Credit: Andrew Fruchter (STScI), Elena Pian (ITSRE-CNR), and NASA

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Gamma Ray Burst GRB 970228 Appears To Originate Outside Our Galaxy

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Mar 28, 2025
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