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GRB 090426: the farthest short gamma-ray burst? ***

Authors :
Antonelli, L. A.
D'Avanzo, P.
Perna, R.
Amati, L.
Covino, S.
Cutini, S.
D'Elia, V.
Gallozzi, S.
Grazian, A.
Palazzi, E.
Piranomonte, S.
Rossi, A.
Spiro, S.
Stella, L.
Testa, V.
Chincarini, G.
Di Paola, A.
Fiore, F.
Fugazza, D.
Giallongo, E.
Maiorano, E.
Masetti, N.
Pedichini, F.
Salvaterra, R.
Tagliaferri, G.
Vergani, S.
Antonelli, L. A.
D'Avanzo, P.
Perna, R.
Amati, L.
Covino, S.
Cutini, S.
D'Elia, V.
Gallozzi, S.
Grazian, A.
Palazzi, E.
Piranomonte, S.
Rossi, A.
Spiro, S.
Stella, L.
Testa, V.
Chincarini, G.
Di Paola, A.
Fiore, F.
Fugazza, D.
Giallongo, E.
Maiorano, E.
Masetti, N.
Pedichini, F.
Salvaterra, R.
Tagliaferri, G.
Vergani, S.
Source :
Astronomy and Astrophysics; December 2009, Vol. 507 Issue: 3 pL45-L48, 4p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Aims. With an observed and rest-frame duration of <2 s and <0.5 s, respectively, GRB 090426 could be classified as a short GRB. The prompt detection, both from space and ground-based telescopes, of a bright optical counterpart to this GRB offered a unique opportunity to complete a detailed study.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00046361 and 14320746
Volume :
507
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs53146971
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200913062