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View article: The detection and investigation of exoplanets with MASTER Global network telescopes
The detection and investigation of exoplanets with MASTER Global network telescopes Open
The paper presents the method for detecting exoplanets in the archive of images obtained on telescopes of the MASTER Global Network since 2002. The unique archive represents homogeneous photometric data obtained during over 20 years for th…
View article: Extremely luminous optical afterglow of an energetic gamma-ray burst GRB 230204B
Extremely luminous optical afterglow of an energetic gamma-ray burst GRB 230204B Open
Robotic telescope networks play an important role in capturing early and bright optical afterglows, providing critical insights into the energetics and emission mechanisms of GRBs. In this study, we analyze GRB 230204B, an exceptionally en…
View article: A two-component jet model for the optical plateau in the afterglow of GRB 191221B
A two-component jet model for the optical plateau in the afterglow of GRB 191221B Open
The long gamma-ray burst GRB 191221B has abundant observations in X-ray, optical, and radio bands. In the literature, the observed optical light curve of GRB 191221B displays a plateau around 0.1 d, which is rather peculiar in gamma-ray bu…
View article: Three-stage Collapse of the Long Gamma-Ray Burst from GRB 160625B Prompt Multiwavelength Observations
Three-stage Collapse of the Long Gamma-Ray Burst from GRB 160625B Prompt Multiwavelength Observations Open
This article presents the early results of synchronous multiwavelength observations of one of the brightest gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) GRB 160625B with the detailed continuous fast optical photometry of its optical counterpart obtained by MAS…
View article: Orphan optical flare as SOSS emission afterglow, localization in time
Orphan optical flare as SOSS emission afterglow, localization in time Open
We report on MASTER optical observations of an afterglow-like optical and X-ray transient AT2021lfa/ZTF21aayokph. We detected the initial steady brightening of the transient at 7σ confidence level. This allowed us to use smooth optical sel…
View article: MASTER Real-Time Multi-Message Observations of High Energy Phenomena
MASTER Real-Time Multi-Message Observations of High Energy Phenomena Open
This review considers synchronous and follow-up MASTER Global Robotic Net optical observations of high energy astrophysical phenomena such as fast radio bursts (FRB), gamma-ray bursts (including prompt optical emission polarization discove…
View article: The early afterglow of GRB 190829A
The early afterglow of GRB 190829A Open
GRB 190829A at z = 0.0785 is the fourth closest long GRB ever detected by the Neil Gehrels Swift observatory, and the third confirmed case with a very high-energy component. We present our multiwavelength analysis of this rare event, focus…
View article: Probing into emission mechanisms of GRB 190530A using time-resolved spectra and polarization studies: Synchrotron Origin?
Probing into emission mechanisms of GRB 190530A using time-resolved spectra and polarization studies: Synchrotron Origin? Open
Multi-pulsed GRB 190530A, detected by the GBM and LAT onboard Fermi, is the sixth most fluent GBM burst detected so far. This paper presents the timing, spectral, and polarimetric analysis of the prompt emission observed using AstroSat and…
View article: First Prompt Optical Observations of Nearest Fast Radio Burst new New Astromomical Method
First Prompt Optical Observations of Nearest Fast Radio Burst new New Astromomical Method Open
With the discovery of gamma ray bursts1,2, it became clear that our Universe flickers with superfast catastrophic events, sometimes lasting for a thousandths of a second. These ultra-fast transients - the peculiar one-day butterflies of th…
View article: Optical Observations Reveal Strong Evidence for High-energy Neutrino Progenitor
Optical Observations Reveal Strong Evidence for High-energy Neutrino Progenitor Open
We present the earliest astronomical observation of a high-energy neutrino error box of which the variability was discovered after high-energy-neutrino detection. The one robotic telescope of the MASTER global international networks automa…
View article: Multiwavelength observations of GRB 140629A
Multiwavelength observations of GRB 140629A Open
Aims. We investigate the long gamma-ray burst (GRB) 140629A through multiwavelength observations to derive the properties of the dominant jet and its host galaxy. Methods. The afterglow and host galaxy observations were taken in the optica…
View article: Early optical observations of seven gamma-ray bursts in comparison to their gamma X-ray characteristics in the MSU MASTER Global Robotic Telescopes Net
Early optical observations of seven gamma-ray bursts in comparison to their gamma X-ray characteristics in the MSU MASTER Global Robotic Telescopes Net Open
Seven gamma-ray bursts – GRB 130907A, GRB 140311B, GRB 140129B, GRB 160227A, GRB 120404A, GRB 110801A, and GRB 120811C were observed by the MSU MASTER (Mobile Astronomical System of TElescope Robots) Global Network. Full automation of the …
View article: MASTER INVESTIGATION OF ANTARES AND ICECUBE ALERTS
MASTER INVESTIGATION OF ANTARES AND ICECUBE ALERTS Open
This paper presents the first investigation results of possible coincidences of optical transients in the MASTER global robotic telescope net database with the localization regions of VHE and UHE neutrino alert events from ANTARES and IceC…
View article: Observational properties of a Type Ib supernova MASTER OT J120451.50+265946.6 in NGC 4080
Observational properties of a Type Ib supernova MASTER OT J120451.50+265946.6 in NGC 4080 Open
MASTER OT J120451.50+265946.6 (M12045), discovered by the MASTER Global Robotic Net, is a Type Ib supernova (SN) that exploded in NGC 4080. We present the BVRI photometric and spectroscopic observations up to similar to 250 d since B-max. …
View article: Discovery, observations, and modelling of a new eclipsing polar: MASTER OT J061451.70–272535.5
Discovery, observations, and modelling of a new eclipsing polar: MASTER OT J061451.70–272535.5 Open
We report the discovery of a new eclipsing polar, MASTER OT\nJ061451.70-272535.5, detected as an optical transient by MASTER auto-detection\nsoftware at the recently commissioned MASTER-SAAO telescope. Time resolved\n(10-20 s) photometry w…
View article: MASTER Optical Detection of the First LIGO/Virgo Neutron Star Binary Merger GW170817
MASTER Optical Detection of the First LIGO/Virgo Neutron Star Binary Merger GW170817 Open
Following the discovery of the gravitational-wave source GW170817 by three Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO)/Virgo antennae (Abbott et al., 2017a), the MASTER Global Robotic Net telescopes obtained the first image …
View article: MASTER OT J004207.99+405501.1/M31LRN 2015 luminous red nova in M31: discovery, light curve, hydrodynamics and evolution
MASTER OT J004207.99+405501.1/M31LRN 2015 luminous red nova in M31: discovery, light curve, hydrodynamics and evolution Open
We report the discovery and multicolour (VRIW) photometry of the rare explosive star MASTEROT J004207.99+405501.1 - a luminous red nova - in theAndromeda galaxy M31N2015-01a. We use our original light curve acquired with identical MASTER G…
View article: First gravitational-wave burst GW150914: MASTER optical follow-up observations
First gravitational-wave burst GW150914: MASTER optical follow-up observations Open
The Advanced LIGO observatory recently reported the first direct detection of\ngravitational waves predicted by Einstein (1916). We report on the first\noptical observations of the Gravitational Wave (GW) source GW150914 error\nregion with…
View article: Discovery of an unusual bright eclipsing binary with the longest known period: TYC 2505-672-1/MASTER OT J095310.04+335352.8
Discovery of an unusual bright eclipsing binary with the longest known period: TYC 2505-672-1/MASTER OT J095310.04+335352.8 Open
We report on the MASTER Global Robotic Net discovery of an eclipsing binary, MASTER OT J095310.04+335352.8, previously known as unremarkable star TYC 2505-672-1, which displays extreme orbital parameters. The orbital period P = 69.1 yr is …
View article: Early polarization observations of the optical emission of gamma-ray bursts: GRB 150301B and GRB 150413A
Early polarization observations of the optical emission of gamma-ray bursts: GRB 150301B and GRB 150413A Open
We report early optical linear polarization observations of two gamma-ray bursts made with the MASTER robotic telescope network. We found the minimum polarization for GRB 150301B to be 8 per cent at the beginning of the initial stage, wher…
View article: The optical identification of events with poorly defined locations: the case of the Fermi GBM GRB 140801A
The optical identification of events with poorly defined locations: the case of the Fermi GBM GRB 140801A Open
We report the early discovery of the optical afterglow of gamma-ray burst (GRB) 140801A in the 137 deg2 3-σ error-box of the Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM). MASTER is the only observatory that automatically reacts to all Fermi alerts.…