Artist’s impression of a gamma-ray burst shining through two young galaxies in the early Universe

This artist’s impression shows two galaxies in the early Universe. The brilliant explosion on the left is a gamma-ray burst. As the light from the burst passes through the two galaxies  on the way to Earth (outside the frame to the right) some colours are absorbed by the cool gas in the galaxies, leaving characteristic dark lines in the spectrum. Careful study of these spectra has allowed astronomers to discover that these two galaxies are remarkably rich in heavier chemical elements.

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ESO/L. Calçada

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Id:eso1143b
Tipo:Ilustração
Data de divulgação:2 de Novembro de 2011 às 12:00
Notícias relacionadas:eso1143
Tamanho:3258 x 2443 px

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Nome:GRB 090323, Spectrum
Tipo:Early Universe : Cosmology : Phenomenon : Gamma Ray Burst
Distância:z=3.57 (desvio para o vermelho)
Categoria:Cosmology
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