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Biggest since Big Bang: James Webb telescope unravels origin of ‘BOAT’ – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying the source of the most potent cosmic explosion since the Big Bang, known as “the BOAT” or “brightest of all time.” This gamma-ray burst (GRB), which sent highly energetic photons towards Earth, was first detected by ground and orbital telescopes on October 9, 2022, originating from 2.4 billion light-years away in the constellation Sagitta.A…

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James Webb telescope identifies origins of biggest explosion ‘BOAT’ – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The BOAT, which stands for the Brightest Of All Time, represents the brightest gamma-ray burst ever observed. Its luminosity eclipses all predecessors, sparking curiosity and intrigue among astronomers worldwide. The blast is believed to have originated from a supernova explosion accompanying the demise and implosion of a massive star situated approximately 2.4 million light-years away, potentially leading to the origin of the black hole.The team of…

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