Fermi GBM detects likely long GRB 261026C
AI Summary
A likely long gamma-ray burst (GRB 261026C) was detected by Fermi GBM with initial coordinates RA = 129.1, Dec = 7.0 (J2000) and a statistical uncertainty of 3.8 degrees. Follow-up observations indicate the angle from the Fermi LAT boresight is 45.0 degrees.
Measurements
| Event ID | 814715748 |
|---|---|
| Source | Fermi GBM |
| Alert type | GRB |
| Significance | high |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:55:43 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 129.15° |
| Declination (J2000) | 7.03° |
| Position error radius | 3.84° |
| GCN notices | 8 |
| GCN circulars | 1 |
Notices (1)
Fermi GBM — GRB · Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:55:43 GMT
GCN Circulars (1)
GCN-46044 — GRB 261026C
· Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:05:13 GMT
The Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) detected a likely long gamma-ray burst (GRB 261026C) on October 26, 2026, at 13:55:43 UT. The event was located at RA = 129.1, Dec = 7.0 (J2000) with a statistical uncertainty of 3.8 degrees, and the angle from the Fermi LAT boresight was 45.0 degrees.
AI summary generated Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:53 GMT.