Do supernovas generate
gamma-ray bursts?
Astronomers are beginning to home
in on the relics of the explosions believed to generate gamma-ray bursts.
References:
Cen, R. 1999. A possible lateral gamma-ray burst jet from supernova
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Further Readings:
Cowen, R, 1998. Take it to the max: Supernova in overdrive. Science
News 153(May 23):326.
Wang, Q.D. In press. Detection of X-ray-emitting hypernova remnants
in M101. Astrophysical Journal.
Sources:
Q. Daniel Wang
Northwestern University
Dearborn Observatory
2131 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208-2900
From Science
News, Vol. 155, No. 17, April 24,
1999, p. 263. Copyright © 1999, Science Service.
