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WR 104's Tilted Orbits Ensure Earth's Safety from Gamma Rays

3/28/2025

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Astronomers have turned their gaze back to the star system WR 104, once feared for a potential gamma ray burst aimed at Earth. New findings from the Keck Observatory reveal that the stars' tilted orbits ensure our safety when the inevitable explosion occurs. This exciting revelation deepens the intrigue surrounding the cosmos and its many mysteries.

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Astronomers have turned their gaze back to the star system WR 104, once feared for a potential gamma ray burst aimed at Earth. New findings from the Keck Observatory reveal that the stars' tilted orbits ensure our safety when the inevitable explosion occurs. This exciting revelation deepens the intrigue surrounding the cosmos and its many mysteries.