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The Einstein Probe telescope captured for the first time a long X-ray 'echo' after an instant gamma-ray burst — like thunder after lightning.
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After an instantaneous gamma-ray burst, the Einstein Probe telescope recorded nearly 10 minutes of X-ray glow. It's like a thunderclap after lightning — this long signal shows that neutron star mergers create more than just gamma rays. The discovery will help track down gravitational wave sources and unravel the nature of cosmic explosions.
🎯 In 10 minutes, this X-ray signal releases energy equivalent to the luminosity of hundreds of billions of Suns.
