On October 9, astronomers discovered an extremely intense and persistent pulse of high-energy radiation that sent shockwaves to Earth.
A surge of X-rays and gamma rays swept through the solar system triggering detectors on NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, and Wind spacecraft, among others.
The burst was detected by Orbiting High-energy Monitor Alert Network (OHMAN).
The burst was detected for nearly 10 hours and astronomers believe that the explosion was closer to us.
Scientists have named it GRB 221009A It originated from the direction of the constellation Sagitta
This phenomenal has ionized parts of the Earth's atmosphere and even managed to break some satellites.
#Space #Earth #GamaRay #BlackHoles
@Dagmawi_Babi
A surge of X-rays and gamma rays swept through the solar system triggering detectors on NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, and Wind spacecraft, among others.
The burst was detected by Orbiting High-energy Monitor Alert Network (OHMAN).
The burst was detected for nearly 10 hours and astronomers believe that the explosion was closer to us.
Scientists have named it GRB 221009A It originated from the direction of the constellation Sagitta
This phenomenal has ionized parts of the Earth's atmosphere and even managed to break some satellites.
#Space #Earth #GamaRay #BlackHoles
@Dagmawi_Babi
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Yesterday, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory caught the Sun "smiling." Seen in ultraviolet light, these dark patches on the Sun are known as coronal holes and are regions where fast solar wind gushes out into space.
While the ‘smiling Sun’ certainly makes for a fascinating picture and a remarkable phenomenon, experts say it could spell trouble for the Earth.
These coronal holes are sending a stream of solar wind towards the Earth. Because of that, there is a chance a solar storm could hit the Earth on Saturday (October 29).
#Sun #Earth #Space #SolarStorm
@Dagmawi_Babi
Yesterday, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory caught the Sun "smiling." Seen in ultraviolet light, these dark patches on the Sun are known as coronal holes and are regions where fast solar wind gushes out into space.
While the ‘smiling Sun’ certainly makes for a fascinating picture and a remarkable phenomenon, experts say it could spell trouble for the Earth.
These coronal holes are sending a stream of solar wind towards the Earth. Because of that, there is a chance a solar storm could hit the Earth on Saturday (October 29).
#Sun #Earth #Space #SolarStorm
@Dagmawi_Babi