Fermi GBM detects likely long GRB 260519A with 17-degree uncertainty
AI Summary
On May 19, 2026, Fermi GBM detected a likely long gamma-ray burst (GRB 260519A) with key parameters indicating an astrophysical origin. The event was localized to RA = 273.75, Dec = 14.25 with a statistical uncertainty of 17 degrees, and further analysis of skymaps and light curves is ongoing.
Measurements
| Event ID | 800881010 |
|---|---|
| Source | Fermi GBM |
| Alert type | GRB |
| Significance | high |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Tue, 19 May 2026 10:56:45 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 0° |
| Declination (J2000) | 0° |
| Position error radius | 0° |
| GCN notices | 1 |
| GCN circulars | 1 |
Notices (1)
Fermi GBM — GRB · Tue, 19 May 2026 10:56:45 GMT
GCN Circulars (1)
GCN-44669 — GRB 260519A
· Tue, 19 May 2026 18:03:52 GMT
The Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) detected a likely long gamma-ray burst (GRB 260519A) on May 19, 2026, at 10:56:45.51 UT. The event was localized to RA = 273.75, Dec = 14.25 with a statistical uncertainty of 17 degrees, and additional data including skymaps and light curves are available for further analysis.
AI summary generated Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:55:36 GMT.