Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Apr 2002
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2002aps..apr.x6010n&link_type=abstract
American Physical Society, April Meeting, Jointly Sponsored with the High Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) of the American As
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Swift is a multi-wavelength observatory specifically designed for the autonomous detection and immediate follow-up of gamma-ray bursts and their afterglows. Its Burst Alert Telescope (BAT) will detect hundreds of GRBs per year, and the observatory will autonomously train sensitive UV/optical and X-ray telescopes on the burst within 10 to 75 seconds. GRB and X-ray positions and a UV/optical finding chart will be distributed to the general public immediately, via the GCN. Swift has two additional capabilities. A hard X-ray survey will be performed with the BAT, with daily pointings covering 80transients. Swift will also provide Target of Opportunity rapid response for source which are astrophysically significant.
Gehrels Neil
Nousek John A.
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