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Modest gamma-ray flash followed by dazzling afterglow points to powerful stellar jet viewed off-axis

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Briefings

An international team of astronomers analyzed a gamma-ray flash from a distant cosmic explosion, noting a subsequent bright afterglow. The key finding is that Earth's position relative to the explosion's jet caused the observed light to be viewed off-axis, explaining the unusual brightness pattern.

Key points

• A gamma-ray flash occurred followed by a bright afterglow observed by astronomers.
• Earth's off-axis viewing angle of the stellar jet explains the discrepancy in observed brightness.

Context

This analysis helps explain why a gamma-ray flash from a distant cosmic explosion produced one of the brightest afterglows in the past 20 years, revealing how Earth's position affects observed light.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific gamma-ray flash and afterglow observations; no other events or data are provided.

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