Spectrum of GRB 060614

The spectrum of the host galaxy of the gamma-ray burst GRB 060614 shows the presence of several nebular emission lines, including the emission from Hydrogen (Halpha and Hbeta). These lines are due to gas which is heated by the intense ultraviolet flux coming from hot, massive stars, and therefore indicate that active star formation is taking place in the galaxy. The rate at which stars are forming, once normalized to the galaxy luminosity, is comparable to that of other long-duration GRB host galaxies.

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Identificador:eso0649f
Tipo:Mapa
Fecha de publicación:20 de Diciembre de 2006
Noticias relacionadas:eso0649
Tamaño:2306 x 2253 px

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Nombre:GRB 060614
Tipo:Early Universe : Cosmology : Phenomenon : Gamma Ray Burst
Categoría:Cosmology

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