Phenomenon
Long Gamma-ray Burst
An extreme blast from a collapsing massive star.
Gamma-ray bursts lasting more than ~2 seconds, associated with the collapse of rapidly rotating massive stars into black holes.
Overview
Gamma-ray bursts lasting more than ~2 seconds, associated with the collapse of rapidly rotating massive stars into black holes.
See also
Supernova
The catastrophic death of a massive star.
Bipolar Outflow
Twin jets blasted from a young star.
Eta Carinae-type Eruption
A supernova impostor from a massive star.
Supernova Type II
Death of a massive star with hydrogen still intact.
Stellar Flare
A sudden magnetic eruption on a star.
Stellar Wind
A continuous outflow of particles from a star.