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Old October 6th 05 posted to sci.physics
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It takes two (Oct 5)
http://physicsweb.org/article/news/9/10/3

Astronomers have observed X-rays and visible light from two short
gamma-ray bursts for the first time. The observations suggest that the
bursts are caused by the collision of two neutron stars, or a neutron
star and a black hole.

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Old October 6th 05 posted to sci.physics
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Wow! It'd be neat to have a ringside seat for that!

 




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