Astronomers Investigate an Unusually Bright Afterglow
The angle of view may explain why a modest flash was followed by a bright glow.
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Source: University of Rome Tor Vergata via Phys.org, 2026-10-29.
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Describe the difference between the initial flash and the afterglow, and state the proposed viewing angle.
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The initial flash seemed modest, but the afterglow became extremely bright. Researchers suggest Earth was outside the main direction of the jet.
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