Swift detection of a likely new SGR SGR 0755-2933

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Barthelmy, S. D.
Gehrels, N.
Izzo, L.
Kennea, J. A.
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Date Issued
2016-03-01
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Abstract
We cross post this from GCN #19204, as we believe it will be of interest to the wider astronomical community. At 22 41 24 UT, the Swift Burst Alert Telescope (BAT) triggered and located a burst from an apparent new Soft Gamma Repeater, SGR 0755-2933 (trigger=679432).
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