GRB 060218

"GRB 060218 was a gamma ray burst with unusual characteristics never
seen before. It was detected by the Swift satellite on February 18,
2006 (its name is derived from the date). It was located in the
constellation Aries.

GRB 060218's duration (almost 2000 seconds) and its origin in a galaxy
440 million light years away are far longer and closer, respectively,
than typical gamma ray bursts seen before, and the burst was also
considerably dimmer than average despite its close distance.

As of February 2006, the phenomenon is not yet well understood.
However, an optical afterglow to the gamma ray burst has been detected
and is brightening, and some scientists believe that the appearance of
a supernova may be ongoing.

Experienced backyard astronomers can see the explosion with a telescope
by using the coordinates given in the info box. ..."


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GRB_060218


So what has happened. Did the supernova fizzle? Any further
developments?

Cordially,

RL

Fire up the Neutrino Detectors, that will tell if it was a Supernova or some
other cosmic event.


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"GRB 060218 was a gamma ray burst with unusual characteristics never
seen before. It was detected by the Swift satellite on February 18,
2006 (its name is derived from the date). It was located in the
constellation Aries.

GRB 060218's duration (almost 2000 seconds) and its origin in a galaxy
440 million light years away are far longer and closer, respectively,
than typical gamma ray bursts seen before, and the burst was also
considerably dimmer than average despite its close distance.

As of February 2006, the phenomenon is not yet well understood.
However, an optical afterglow to the gamma ray burst has been detected
and is brightening, and some scientists believe that the appearance of
a supernova may be ongoing.

Experienced backyard astronomers can see the explosion with a telescope
by using the coordinates given in the info box. ..."


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GRB_060218


So what has happened. Did the supernova fizzle? Any further
developments?

Cordially,

RL