Figure 12-49 The Host Galaxy of a Gamma-Ray Burst The Hubble Space Telescope recorded this visible-light image in 1999, 16 days after a gamma-ray burst was observed at this location. The image (color-coded to show contrast, rather than true color) reveals a faint galaxy that is presumed to be the home of the gamma-ray burst. The galaxy actually has a bright blue color, indicating the presence of many young stars.