Kilonova afterglow potentially spotted for first time
For the first time, Northwestern University-led astronomers may have detected an afterglow from a kilonova.
For the first time, Northwestern University-led astronomers may have detected an afterglow from a kilonova.
Astronomy
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Astronomy
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Materials Science
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Astronomy
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