STARITHM
Fermi GBM detects likely short GRB 261101A
AI Summary
On November 1, 2026, Fermi GBM detected a likely short gamma-ray burst (GRB 261101A) with a final real-time localization of RA = 177.9, Dec = -17.2 (J2000) and a statistical uncertainty of 11.2 degrees. Follow-up observations and detailed analysis suggest an astrophysical origin with high confidence.
Measurements
| Event ID | 815203038 |
|---|---|
| Source | Fermi GBM |
| Alert type | GRB |
| Significance | high |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:17:13 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 177.9° |
| Declination (J2000) | -17.19° |
| Position error radius | 11.17° |
| GCN notices | 4 |
| GCN circulars | 1 |
Notices (1)
Fermi GBM — GRB · Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:17:13 GMT
GCN Circulars (1)
GCN-46123 — GRB 261101A
· Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:27:36 GMT
The Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) detected a likely short gamma-ray burst (GRB) designated GRB 261101A on November 1, 2026, at 05:17:13 UT. The event was located at RA = 177.9, Dec = -17.2 (J2000) with a statistical uncertainty of 11.2 degrees.
AI summary generated Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:06 GMT.