Record breaker! Astronomers spot powerful cosmic explosion that lasted 27 days

A team of astronomers has identified an exceptionally potent gamma-ray burst, distinguished by its unusually prolonged duration. The event, classified as GRB 230301A, persisted for approximately 27 days – significantly longer than typical bursts of this nature. Scientists describe it as resembling “the Incredible Hulk” due to its immense power when contrasted with similar events. Observations were made using NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and the Chandra X-Ray Center in Cambridge Massachusetts. Researchers are currently analyzing data to understand the underlying mechanisms driving such a sustained release of energy from within our galaxy.