Hubble Observes Kilonova From Neutron Star Collision

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For the first time, Hubble has observed the source of a gravitational wave: the merging of two neutron stars. This merger created a kilonova — an object first predicted by theory more than 30 ago. This event also provides the strongest evidence yet that short duration gamma-ray bursts are caused by mergers of neutron stars.

These observations may help solve another long-standing question in astronomy: the origin of heavy chemical elements, like gold and platinum. In the merger of two neutron stars, the conditions appear just right for their production.

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Directed by: Mathias Jäger
Visual design and editing: Martin Kornmesser
Written by: Izumi Hansen, Rosa Jesse, Richard Hook and Mathias Jäger
Narration: Sara Mendes da Costa
Web and technical support: Mathias André and Raquel Yumi Shida
Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen
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This is an IMplosion... not an EXplosion... FUSION...

ZeroPointZap
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Is this a Kilo Nova because it’s Thousand times greater than a supernova?

CHEVYCAMAROGEN
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It means the kilo nova happens before 130m years

SWORDGAMINGYT