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FRB 010724 (Lorimer Burst) - The first fast radio burst ever discovered - a mysterious millisecond flash of radio waves.

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FRB 010724 (Lorimer Burst)

Also known as: The Lorimer Burst, First FRB

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Analysis

The discovery that launched an entirely new field of astrophysics.

Key Features

Millisecond duration
High dispersion measure
Extragalactic origin

Fun Fact

In that millisecond, the burst released as much energy as the Sun does in 3 days

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 0h 5m 36.00s, Dec: -73° 30' 0.0"
Observation Date: July 24, 2001

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