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Astronomy Picture from 15/10/2017

On the Origin of Gold

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Artist's illustration of two neutron stars spiraling into each other before colliding. This event is theorized to create heavy elements like gold and is also associated with short gamma-ray bursts. The image shows the dramatic moment just before the collision, with one neutron star appearing larger and more fiery than the other. The background is a deep, star-studded blue.
February 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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It glows brighter than 100 Suns and lasts for years. Meet the rarest cosmic explosion ever discovered. #BlackHoles #SpaceExplosions #AstronomyNews
Astronomers Spot Biggest Explosion Since the Big Bang
A dazzling cosmic explosion brighter than 100 Suns may rewrite our understanding of black holes and the early universe. This is the biggest blast since the Big Bang.
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