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Initial Results from the Swift MissionSwift is a new observatory to study gamma-ray bursts and their afterglows. Launched in November, 2004, Swift has now completed its activation phase and is detecting about two bursts per week with the Burst Alert Telescope. Swift's other two instruments, X-ray Telescope and Ultra-Violet and Optical Telescope, typically start observing the burst within a few minutes. We report the initial results from the wide range of burst and afterglow characteristics that have been found.
Document ID
20050177225
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Marshall, Frank E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2005
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: AAS Meeting
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States
Start Date: May 30, 2005
End Date: June 2, 2005
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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