What are gamma ray bursts?
Question asked by: knowitall
Gamma ray bursts are one of the current mysteries that is still to be explained.
Basically, if we could see gamma ray wavelengths, we'd see the sky glow - and much of this is from known sources like pulsars, quasars and so on.
However, from time to time we have directly observed sudden pulses of gamma rays for a few seconds at a time.
These pulses pour out massive energy.
The mystery is with regard the source of these gamma rays - what is the event that causes all that energy to be given out?
By: Unknown
Average rating for this answer is 4 / 5
Rate Answer
Comment or provide your answer to this question
No comments have been added to this question "What are gamma ray bursts?".
No comments have been added to this question "What are gamma ray bursts?".
Ask a New Question
Find out more about Astronomy
Astronomy Questions and Answers space phenomena Questions and Answers Next question: Who was the last person to discover a planet?
Become a Member! It's Free >>>
Share on Facebook: 
On Twitter:
Tweet this!
Question Keywords
bursts ray gamma
More Questions:How Can Space Expand Faster Than The Speed Of Light?
Why Can Nothing Travel Faster Than Light?
Why Is Venus So Hot?
Is There Water In Moon Rock?
What Is Venus Like?