Swift Observatory

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:horse_race
gptkbp:archives gptkb:HEASARC
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:international_partners
various astronomical surveys
NASA and international agencies
gptkbp:community gptkb:observatory
global researchers
gptkbp:data_type FITS
gptkbp:data_usage gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkbp:discovered_by over 1,000 gamma-ray bursts
gptkbp:focus high-energy astrophysics
gptkbp:has_ability wide-field observations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Swift Observatory
gptkbp:image automated systems
gptkbp:impact significant contributions to astronomy.
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:BAT
XRT
UVOT
gptkbp:launch_date November 20, 2004
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7320-10
gptkbp:launched gptkb:2004
gptkbp:lighting 2004-11-20
gptkbp:location gptkb:California
gptkbp:mass 1,000 kg
gptkbp:mission active
ongoing
low Earth orbit
multi-wavelength astronomy
gptkbp:mission_duration 5 years
gptkbp:notable_achievement first to detect a gamma-ray burst afterglow
gptkbp:notable_models space-based observatory
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:NASA's_Explorer_program
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:provides_information_on real-time data
open access
gptkbp:publishes numerous peer-reviewed papers
gptkbp:purpose gamma-ray burst detection
gptkbp:ray_tracing_support gptkb:GRB_031203
gptkb:GRB_050904
gptkb:GRB_060614
gptkb:GRB_080319_B
gptkb:GRB_130427_A
gptkbp:released public access
gptkbp:research gptkb:rapid_response
gptkbp:resolution 1 arcminute
gptkbp:scientific_goals study of cosmic explosions
gptkbp:successor gptkb:none
gptkbp:team scientists and engineers
gptkbp:viewpoint 2 degrees
gptkbp:website https://swift.gsfc.nasa.gov