GRB 670702
.jpg?lang=en) The Vela satellites which detected the gamma ray burst | |
| Event type | Gamma ray burst |
|---|---|
| Date | July 1967 |
| Duration | Seconds |
| Instrument | Vela 4 |
| Notable features | First gamma ray burst discovered |
| Other designations | GRB 670702 |
GRB 670702 is a gamma ray burst (GRB) known for being the first gamma ray burst detected in history.[1][2] It was detected on the second of July in the year 1967 by the Vela 4 satellite, a US satellite that monitored worldwide compliance to the with the 1963 nuclear test ban treaty.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Quick Guide to Gamma-Ray Bursts with an Overview of 11 Significant Bursts". www.astromag.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "GRB 670702 - Astronomy News". astronomy.activeboard.com. 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Vela 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2025-06-05.