GRB 980425

GRB 980425 is a gamma-ray burst detected in 1998, notable for being one of the nearest such events observed, located in a galaxy about 140 million light-years away. It was linked to a supernova called SN 1998bw, indicating a massive star's explosive death can produce intense gamma-ray emissions. This event helped scientists understand that some gamma-ray bursts are connected to the deaths of massive stars, offering insights into how such energetic explosions occur in the universe. Its relative proximity allowed detailed study and confirmed the connection between certain supernovae and gamma-ray bursts.