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ESOcast 25: Chasing Gamma Ray Bursts at Top Speed: The VLT's Rapid Response Mode

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Uploaded by on Dec 16, 2010

This video podcast explains the ESO Very Large Telescope's Rapid Response Mode, which makes it possible to observe gamma-ray bursts only a few minutes after they are first spotted. As the optical afterglow of a gamma-ray burst fades extremely rapidly, observations must start as quickly as possible. And the Very Large Telescope has the capability to master this time critical issue better than any other telescope. More information and download options are avaialble on: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/eso1049a/

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  • this shit rocks

  • haha! Please please tell me they actually have a "red alert" alarm sound for the Rapid Response mode! hehe.

    I love the ESOcast. I wish these shows were on mainstream media channels. Dr. J rocks.

  • when are we public gonna see those images?

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