ESOcast 25: Chasing Gamma Ray Bursts at Top Speed: The VLT��s Rapid Response Mode

This video podcast explains the ESO Very Large Telescope��s Rapid Response Mode, which makes it possible to observe gamma-ray bursts only a few minutes after they are first spotted. As the optical afterglow of a gamma-ray burst fades extremely rapidly, observations must start as quickly as possible. And the Very Large Telescope has the capability to master this time critical issue better than any other telescope.

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ESO. Visual design and editing: Martin Kornmesser and Luis Cal��ada. Editing: Herbert Zodet. Web and technical support: Lars Holm Nielsen and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Herbert Zodet. Narration: Dr. J and Gaitee Hussain. Music: movetwo. Footage and photos: ESO, NASA/GoddardSpace Flight Center, St��phane Guisard (www.eso.org/~sguisard) and Jos�� Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org). Directed by: Herbert Zodet. Executive producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen.

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