What are the Most Energetic Events in the Universe?

Astronomers catch fizzled-out gamma-ray burst from supernova

Here is a list of the most energetic events in the universe, arranged in order. Please note that the ordering of these events can vary depending on specific criteria used, such as total energy released, peak luminosity, or different types of radiation considered. The references provided should offer comprehensive information on each topic.

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Lots of Gold? Two Neutron Stars Colliding? What Happened?

A kilonova is an astronomical event that occurs when two neutron stars collide.

One of the most significant astronomical events in recent history occurred on August 17, 2017, when astronomers detected the collision of two neutron stars some 130 million light-years away.

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