An explosion that rocked the Universe

    Scientists have detected a tremendous explosion that occurred 3.1 billion light years away before the earth was even a mere gleam in it’s sun’s eyes. This explosion was detected through specific equipment called a Swift Gamma-Ray Satellite which scanned the skies and detected this massive event in pre-human history.

    Scientists have detected a tremendous explosion that occurred 3.1 billion light years away before the earth was even a mere gleam in it’s sun’s eyes. This explosion was detected through specific equipment called a Swift Gamma-Ray Satellite which scanned the skies and detected this massive event in pre-human history. Find out more and learn what to expect in the night sky.
    Caption: Swift Gamma-Ray Satellite

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