Amateur astronomer Patrick Wiggins captured images of the visible light from the largest gamma-ray burst ever recorded. GRBs are seldom bright enough to be seen with amateur telescopes but this one was especially energetic across the spectrum and for several hours.
- Amateur Astronomer Catches Record Setting Gamma-Ray Burst – Universe Today
- Brilliant GRB Blast with an Amateur Twist – SkyandTelescope.com
This animation from NASA shows, before and after, the patch of sky
where GRB 130427A appeared on April 27, 2013. The image was produced
by the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. Here is a larger view.
Credits: NASA / DOE / Fermi LAT Collaboration
where GRB 130427A appeared on April 27, 2013. The image was produced
by the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. Here is a larger view.
Credits: NASA / DOE / Fermi LAT Collaboration
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