astrophysics

Biggest since Big Bang: James Webb telescope unravels origin of ‘BOAT’

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NEW DELHI: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying the source of the most potent cosmic explosion since the Big Bang, known as “the BOAT” or “brightest of all time.” This gamma-ray burst (GRB), which sent highly energetic photons towards Earth, was first detected by ground and orbital telescopes on … Read more

Once-in-a-lifetime event: A dead star will soon offer skywatchers a stellar show

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NEW DELHI: In the constellation Corona Borealis, an extraordinary celestial phenomenon is about to take place, one that has captivated astronomers and skywatchers for centuries. T Coronae Borealis, also known as T CrB, is gearing up for a dramatic thermonuclear explosion visible to the naked eye. This event, historically recorded as far back as 1217, … Read more