Biggest since Big Bang: James Webb telescope unravels origin of 'BOAT'
15-04-2024 18:05 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered a significant finding, pinpointing the origin of the most powerful cosmic explosion since the Big Bang, dubbed the "BOAT" or "brightest of all time." This gamma-ray burst (GRB) was initially spotted on October 9, 2022, emanating from 2.4 billion light-years away in the Sagitta constellation. Scientists, through meticulous investigation, have linked the BOAT to a massive supernova resulting from the collapse of a giant star.
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