Fermi GBM detects short gamma-ray burst GRB 260311A with high significance

AI Summary

GRB 260311A was detected with a calculated location of RA = 291.3, Dec = -43.5 (J2000 degrees) and a statistical uncertainty of 10.8 degrees. The event's significance is highlighted by its classification as a short gamma-ray burst, providing critical insights into cosmic phenomena.

Measurements

Event IDGBM_794892945
SourceFermi GBM
Alert typeGRB
Significancehigh
Trigger time (UTC)Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:35:40 GMT
Right ascension (J2000)288.5333°
Declination (J2000)-19.5833°
Position error radius21.5167°
GCN notices4
GCN circulars1

Notices (1)

Fermi GBM — GRB · Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:35:40 GMT

GCN Circulars (1)

GCN-43957 — GRB 260311A · Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:46:15 GMT
The Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) has detected a short gamma-ray burst, GRB 260311A, at a calculated location of RA = 291.3, Dec = -43.5 (J2000 degrees) with a statistical uncertainty of 10.8 degrees. The angle from the Fermi Large Area Telescope (LAT) boresight is 111.0 degrees. This event is significant as gamma-ray bursts are the most powerful explosions in the universe and provide valuable insights into the nature of the universe.

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AI summary generated Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:30:25 GMT.