Einstein Probe Unveils Mysterious Cosmic Explosion, Challenging Existing Astrophysical Theories
BEIJING — An unprecedented cosmic event observed by the Einstein Probe has galvanized the astronomical community, unveiling potential new insights into the dynamics of cosmic explosions. The probe’s Wide-field X-ray Telescope captured a perplexing X-ray burst, lasting over 15 minutes, challenging current theories about the origins and mechanics of such vast interstellar occurrences. The enigmatic X-ray flash, labeled EP240315a, was pinpointed as originating from a gamma-ray burst tagged GRB 240315C. This discovery is particularly captivating …