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GRB 190114C
New observations from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have investigated the nature of the powerful gamma-ray burst GRB 190114C by studying its environment.
Shown in this artist's conception, gamma-ray bursts are the most powerful explosions in the universe. They emit most of their energy in gamma rays, light which is much more energetic than the visible light we can see with our eyes.
Hubble’s observations suggest that this particular burst displayed such powerful emission because the collapsing star was sitting in a very dense environment, right in the middle of a bright galaxy 5 billion light years away.
About the Object
- R.A. PositionR.A. PositionRight ascension – analogous to longitude – is one component of an object's position.03:38:1.180
- Dec. PositionDec. PositionDeclination – analogous to latitude – is one component of an object's position.-26:56:47.80
- ConstellationConstellationOne of 88 recognized regions of the celestial sphere in which the object appears.Fornax
- DistanceDistanceThe physical distance from Earth to the astronomical object. Distances within our solar system are usually measured in Astronomical Units (AU). Distances between stars are usually measured in light-years. Interstellar distances can also be measured in parsecs.4.52 billion light years
- Object NameObject NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.GRB 190114C
- Object DescriptionObject DescriptionThe type of astronomical object.Gamma-ray burst
- Release DateNovember 20, 2019
- Science ReleaseHubble Studies Gamma-Ray Burst with Highest Energy Ever Seen
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Mar 28, 2025
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Claire Andreoli
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
claire.andreoli@nasa.gov
