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So 2.4 billion light years away, yet several times the article says things like "This event, because of its relative proximity to Earth, is also a unique oppor

So 2.4 billion light years away, yet several times the article says things like "This event, because of its relative proximity to Earth, is also a unique opportunity" and "Because this burst is so bright and also nearby, we think this is a once-in-a-century opportunity." 2.4 billion light years is not close.

EamonnMR 4y ago
It's as close as I'd like to be to a gamma ray burst, thanks.
spindle 4y ago
I agree with you, but only about 1% of the observable universe is that close, so they weren't being completely ridiculous.