Cracking the Mystery of the Brightest Cosmic Explosion.

The brightest known gamma ray burst, known as the BOAT, has been observed by astrophysicists who have discovered new and strange features. While not the largest explosion seen in space, the BOAT has provided valuable data for researchers. Future observatories, such as the Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile, will allow for even more precise imaging of such events, giving astrophysicists a better understanding of the universe's most roiling outbursts.