Gamma-Ray Burst Optical Afterglow Observations at NyrîlÑ Observatory

Volume 30 number 2 (2002)

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Arto Oksanen

Harri Hyvönen

Harri Hyvonen

Marko Moilanen

Jyväskylän

Abstract

We present the results of observing five gamma-ray burst (GRB) localizations (GRB 000926, GRB 010119, GRB 010222, GRB 000324, and GRB 010412) at Nyrölä Observatory, Finland. Two optical afterglows were successfully detected. Also, the equipment and methods used for the observations are presented. Our example shows how dedicated amateur astronomers with modest equipment can make a significant contribution to GRB research. Link to ADS abstract, article and citation information