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TitleArtist’s visualization of a collapsar DescriptionThe collapsing star scenario that is one of the leading contenders as the cause of gamma-ray bursts. This artist's concept of the collapsar model shows the center of a dying star collapsing minutes before the star implodes and emits a gamma-ray burst that is seen across the universe. Many scientists say longer bursts (more than four seconds in duration) are caused by massive star explosions. Subject
CreditsNASA/Dana Berry, Skyworks Digital TypeArtwork Associated LessonGamma Ray Science |
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