Astronomers detect quasi-periodic oscillations in an ultra-long, enigmatic burst
Sandeep K S
Nov 28
1 min read
Decoding the cosmic anomaly of GRB 250702DBE reveals a unique gamma-ray burst characterized by its extraordinary duration and detected multiple times by Fermi/GBM. Researchers identified quasi-periodic oscillations, suggesting two distinct signals within the burst. Possible explanations include a precessing jet or a black hole tearing a star apart, pointing to underlying rhythmic cosmic phenomena.
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