GRB 01709258519 detected by Einstein Probe WXT likely linked to Mrk 421

Event ID: 01709258519

Significance: medium

Notices: 1

Circulars: 3

Generated: Mon, 11 May 2026 14:39:06 GMT

AI Summary

The Einstein Probe WXT detected a GRB-like event associated with Mrk 421, with a net count rate of 0.03 counts/s. Follow-up optical observations showed no new transients.

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