A groundbreaking discovery has thrown astronomers into a frenzy as they report a gamma ray explosion occurring outside our galaxy that's not just powerful, but astonishingly long-lasting.

Using an array of telescopes both on Earth and in space, including the iconic Hubble, scientists have been investigating this remarkable cosmic event first spotted in July. The revelations, shared in a recent issue of the Astrophysical Journal Letters, hint at an explosion unlike anything we've seen before.

What sets this gamma ray burst apart is its extraordinary duration. Detecting repeated bursts over the course of a full day is a rarity; typically, such explosions last mere moments—, minutes at best—resulting from the dramatic demise of dying stars or violent encounters with black holes.

This extended and recurring gamma ray explosion has left scientists scratching their heads. It’s a cosmic mystery that demands further scrutiny to determine its exact origin, inviting comparisons to a celestial whodunit.

As researchers dive deeper into this cosmic puzzle, the excitement builds—what could this mean for our understanding of the universe?