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1995PASP..107.1167P - Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac., 107, 1167-1175 (1995/December-0)
How far away are gamma-ray bursters?
PACZYNSKI B.
Abstract (from CDS):
At this time, the cosmological distance scale is strongly favored over the galactic one, but is not proven. A definite proof (or dis-proof) could be provided with the results of a search for very weak bursts in the Andromeda galaxy (M31) with an instrument ∼10 times more sensitive than BATSE.
If the bursters are indeed at cosmological distances then they are the most luminous sources of electromagnetic radiation known in the universe. At this time we have no clue as to their nature, even though well over a hundred suggestions were published in the scientific journals. An experiment providing ∼1 arc second positions would greatly improve the likelihood that counterparts of gamma-ray bursters are finally found. A new interplanetary network would offer the best opportunity.
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