Bootes 3: first two years of GRB follow-ups in New Zealand
Abstract
BOOTES-3 is the first robotic observatory located in the southern hemisphere of the BOOTES (Burst Observer and Optical Transient Exploring System) network. It was inaugurated in February of 2009, beginning its operations promptly after. It's located nearby Blenheim, New Zealand.
The main scientific objective is observation and follow-up of the optical counterparts of GRBs (Gamma Ray Bursts), responding to an alert in a quick and completely autonomous manner. For this it is equipped with a high-speed pointing mount (6-10 seconds), and the whole observatory is controlled by the RTS-2 (Remote Telescope System 2) software. Being at Spain's antipode, this observatory complements the coverage of the Spanish BOOTES telescopes.- Publication:
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Astronomical Society of India Conference Series
- Pub Date:
- 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012ASInC...7...79T
- Keywords:
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- BOOTES;
- Robotic telescope;
- GRB;
- afterglow