Spectrum of the optical counterpart of GRB 000131
This image shows the spectrum of the afterglow of GRB 000131, obtained during a 3-hr exposure with the FORS1 multi-mode instrument at VLT ANTU on February 8, 2000. The "Lyman-alpha break" at wavelength 670.1 nm is indicated.
Technical information: The spectrum was obtained during a 3-hr exposure with the FORS1 multi-mode instrument at VLT ANTU on February 8, 2000, when the object's magnitude was only R = 25.3. The mean levels of the spectral continua on either side of the redshifted "Lyman-alpha break" at wavelength 670.1 nm are indicated.
Crediti:ESO
Riguardo l'immagine
Identificazione: | eso0034c |
Tipo: | Osservazione |
Data di rilascio: | 17 Ottobre 2000 |
Notizie relative: | eso0034 |
Grandezza: | 2605 x 2109 px |
Riguardo all'oggetto
Nome: | GRB 000131 |
Tipo: | Early Universe : Cosmology : Phenomenon : Gamma Ray Burst |
Distanza: | z=4.5 (spostamento del rosso) |
Categoria: | Cosmology |