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Scientists demonstrated a new rapid-response capability at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, capturing the earliest observations of a gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever made at these frequencies within minutes of its discovery.

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Who
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) scientists
What
Scientists demonstrated a new rapid-response capability at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, capturing the earliest observations of a gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever made at these frequencies within minutes of its discovery.
When
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:40:04 GMT · 2h 48m ago
Where
Maunakea ·
Why
To demonstrate the new rapid-response capability of the Submillimeter Array (SMA) for time-domain astronomy.
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This demonstration marks a significant advancement in time-domain astronomy, enabling faster observation of cosmic events at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths.

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