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R1203 of the Astronomy-Mathematics Building, National Taiwan University
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Janet Chen [NCU]
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2024-05-15 14:20 - 15:20
Colloquium
Transient Zoo from ePESSTO+
Abstract
The current generation of wide-field sky surveys and efficient spectroscopic follow-up observations have led to unexpected discoveries of rare and exotic phenomena among stellar transients. Since 2019, I have co-led the advanced Public ESO Spectroscopic Survey of Transient Objects (ePESSTO+) programme, a collaborative effort involving over 300 experts and early career researchers in supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, and nuclear transients. Our programme contributes crucial data on gravitational wave counterparts, superluminous supernovae, fast-evolving and gap transients, and tidal disruption events through observations with the ESO 3.58-m New Technology Telescope. These efforts substantially expand our observational scope, exploring transient diversities, and enhancing our cosmic understanding. In this talk, I will provide an overview of the current state of optical follow-up of transients and focus on the scientific outcomes from ePESSTO+. Additionally, I will introduce my newly established GREAT lab and discuss our ongoing projects with Lulin Observatory.
