Hubble Mystery Light Puzzles Astronomers

In summary, Irene Klotz from Discovery News reported on a strange light observed by the Hubble telescope on January 12, 2009. According to the Hubble site, this was a belated discovery and a technical paper has been published about it. The light has been speculated to be an explosion of an alien ship's warp core and has been compared to the plot of the Culture novels by Iain M. Banks. Further research is being done on this phenomenon.
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Irene Klotz, Discovery News, 12th Jan 09-
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/12/strange-light-hubble.html and from the Hubble site-
http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2009/04/
 
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stevebd1 said:
Irene Klotz, Discovery News, 12th Jan 09-
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/01/12/strange-light-hubble.html and from the Hubble site-
http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2009/04/

Belated thanks for a lot of helpful/interesting posts. this is just one of many.
I had missed this news item and it was a pleasure to read about it this morning.

Here's a technical paper about it:
http://arxiv.org/abs/0809.1648
 
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Or it could have been the explosion of some alien ships warp core :biggrin:
 
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marcus said:
Belated thanks for a lot of helpful/interesting posts. this is just one of many.

Thanks for the positive feedback Marcus.

wolram said:
Or it could have been the explosion of some alien ships warp core :biggrin:

I am reminded slightly of the Culture novels by Iain M. Banks.
 
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1. What is the Hubble Mystery Light?

The Hubble Mystery Light refers to a phenomenon observed by the Hubble Space Telescope, where bright flashes of light appear in the distant universe. These flashes have puzzled astronomers for years, as they cannot be easily explained by known natural phenomena.

2. Where is the Hubble Mystery Light coming from?

The exact source of the Hubble Mystery Light is still unknown. However, scientists believe that it could be caused by a variety of astronomical objects and events, such as exploding stars, colliding galaxies, or even black holes.

3. How long has the Hubble Mystery Light been observed?

The first reports of the Hubble Mystery Light came in the late 1990s, and it has been observed sporadically ever since. However, it wasn't until 2016 that astronomers began to study it in more detail and try to understand its origin.

4. Why is the Hubble Mystery Light important to study?

The Hubble Mystery Light is important to study because it could provide valuable insights into the early universe and the processes that shaped it. By understanding the sources of these mysterious flashes of light, scientists can also gain a better understanding of the nature of the universe and its evolution.

5. What are some possible explanations for the Hubble Mystery Light?

Some possible explanations for the Hubble Mystery Light include supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, and even interactions between dark matter particles. However, more research is needed to determine the true source of these enigmatic flashes of light.

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