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Swift and GRB's: Unveiling the Relativistic UniverseWe report Swift observations of GRB 051109A, a bright, long burst detected with BAT. A bright afterglow was quickly detected with the X-Ray Telescope and Ultraviolet and Optical Telescope, and observations continued for more than 10 days. The X-ray light is complex with a rapid initial decay followed by a more gradual decay. There is evidence for a jet break with an indicated opening angle of a few degrees. UVOT observations with the V filter are consistent with a power-law day for the first 10 ks. We discuss the observations in light of current models.
Document ID
20060013225
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Marshall, Francis E.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2006
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: Swift and GRBs Unveiling the Relativistic Universe Conference
Location: Venice
Country: Italy
Start Date: June 5, 2006
End Date: June 9, 2006
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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