The Astrophysical Journal · 1980 · 151 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesAstronomyPhysicsAstrophysicsGamma-ray AstronomyRadiation DetectionGamma-ray BurstsGamma-ray DetectionGamma-ray SourcesHigh-energy Astrophysical SourcesSpace-based Gamma-ray ObservatoriesSupernova RemnantsGamma-ray Burst ObservationsGamma-ray Burst ProgenitorsHigh-energy Gamma-ray AstronomyTransient DetectionTransient Gamma-ray DetectionTransient Gamma-ray SourcesTransient Source Detection
An unusual transient pulse of approximately 50 keV was detected by the gamma-ray burst sensor network using nine space probes and satellites. Its characteristics are unlike those of the known variety of gamma-ray bursts and therefore suggest that it was formed either by a completely different origin species or in a very different manner. It is identified with the LMC supernova remnant N49.