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Gamma-Ray Bursts: Crash Course Astronomy #40

Episode 40 | 13m 51s

The discovery of gamma-ray bursts is an epic story.

Gamma-ray bursts are not only incredible to study, but their discovery has an epic story all its own. Today Phil takes you through some Cold War history and then dives into what we know.

11/12/2015 | Rating NR

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Gamma-Ray Bursts: Crash Course Astronomy #40

Episode 40 | 13m 51s

Gamma-ray bursts are not only incredible to study, but their discovery has an epic story all its own. Today Phil takes you through some Cold War history and then dives into what we know.

11/12/2015 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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