The formation of a black hole and 18 trillion volts of light

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Astronomers have observed the brightest flash of light ever seen - a 18 trillion-volt burst from an event that occurred 2.4 billion light years from Earth. Experts believe the flash was likely triggered by the formation of a black hole. The burst of gamma-rays - the most intense form of electromagnetic radiation - was first detected by orbiting telescopes on October 9, and its afterglow is still being watched by scientists across the world. Dr Riaan Steenkamp, head of the physics department of Unam, explains to In the Newsroom whether this has any impact on humankind...

26 Oct 2022 6AM English South Africa News

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