"Seal Astronomical Observatory" The phenomenon of blue light explosions is observed
Abu Dhabi, February 10, 2017 – The Seal Astronomical Observatory, affiliated with the International Astronomy Center, succeeded in accurately observing a rare astronomical phenomenon, which is classified scientifically as “Bright Fast Blue Light Bursts (LFBOTs), using the observatory’s main telescope with a diameter of 14 inches, in a scientific achievement that contributes to deepening the understanding of one of the most mysterious phenomena in modern astronomy.
This observation came within the optical follow-up program for transient astronomical events, relying on specialized photometry techniques, which allow measuring minute changes in the brightness of celestial bodies over short periods of time.
The initial results of the monitoring showed a clear and rapid change in the brightness of the observed star, as its brightness value in the blue color filter was recorded at 17.22 on the first day of monitoring, then it decreased to 17.45 on the next day, indicating a gradual and rapid dimming in brightness within only 24 hours, a behavior that is consistent with the known characteristics of the “LFBOT” phenomena.
The observing team at the Al Khatam Astronomical Observatory relied on the use of three specialized optical filters, which included the blue color filter, the green color filter, in addition to the infrared band filter close to red, with the aim of tracking the behavior of the star across different wavelengths, and obtaining more comprehensive data about its optical evolution.
LFBOT phenomena are among the most mysterious astronomical phenomena, as they are believed to result from extremely violent physical processes, such as the collapse of a massive star in an unconventional way, the interaction of a star with a black hole, or the presence of a compact, high-density central object, such as a neutron star or black hole, within an environment of extreme density and radiation. These events represent a unique natural laboratory for studying high-energy physics and final stellar evolution.
Engineer Muhammad Shawkat Odeh, Director of the International Astronomy Center, stressed that early and rapid monitoring of such phenomena is a crucial factor for understanding their physical nature, given the rapid change in their brightness and spectrum within only a few days, pointing out that this achievement highlights the vital role of ground-based observatories in supporting global scientific efforts to monitor transient phenomena, and providing accurate data that contributes to expanding the horizons of human knowledge of the universe.
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