Discovering the Next Class of Super Bright Transients
Today, scientists have identified a new class of super bright transient events, dubbed ‘fast blue optical transients’ (FBOTs). These events are short-lived and powerful explosions of light, lasting only a few seconds, and emitting up to a million times more light than a supernova. FBOTs are believed to be caused by the collapse of massive stars into black holes, and can be observed by ground-based telescopes. Scientists are eager to learn more about these mysterious events, as they may provide insight into the life cycles of massive stars and the formation of black holes. Stay tuned for more updates and discoveries about FBOTs!
source: Phys.org