The GCN system distributes:
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locations of GRBs (the Notices) detected by spacecraft (most in real-time while the burst is still bursting and
others are that delayed due to telemetry down-link delays).
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reports of follow-up observations (the Circulars and the Reports) made by
ground-based and space-based optical, radio, x-ray, TeV, and other particle observers.
These two functions provide a one-stop shopping network for follow-up sites
and GRB researchers.
The GCN system can be explored using the links above and below.
- About GCN provides a number of 'Introductions' from different points of view.
'Technical Details' (found on the About GCN page) describes the
various services and products of GCN and how they are generated.
- 'Burst Data Archives' are available under Burst Information,
which record the inputs and outputs of GCN automatically and are updated
in real-time.
- You can also Search for Bursts.
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The physical GCN network. (Click to enlarge.)
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