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The first observation of an optical counterpart to a Short GRB from the Czech Republic: GRB160927A

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Abstract

The robotic telescope D50, located at the Ondrejov Observatory in Czech republic, routinely follows-up triggers of Gamma-Ray Bursts in order to study their optical counterparts. While the afterglows of long gamma-ray bursts are relatively bright, the optical emission of short bursts is much weaker and more difficult to detect. We present the first-ever optical counterpart of a short burst detected in the Czech Republic by our robotic system.

Authors

  • Simon Trcka

    Univ of Rhode Island