ELI5, Gamma Ray Bursts, or GRB’s

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ELI5, Gamma Ray Bursts, or GRB’s

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Brief flashes of very energetic light, likely generated when a black hole is formed.

Short duration GRBs (less than 2 seconds long) come from two neutron stars merging.

Long duration GRBs (up to a few minutes long) come from supernovae of very big stars.