E. Palazzi

About

E. Palazzi is a leading astrophysicist whose research centers on the explosive physics of Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) and the development of robotic, multiwavelength astronomical instrumentation. His most significant contributions involve the rapid, automated observation of GRB afterglows, particularly in the near-infrared (NIR). A key achievement was his work on the REM (Rapid Eye Mount) telescope, a pioneering robotic facility installed at La Silla, Chile, designed to catch the elusive prompt afterglow of GRBs. Palazzi was instrumental in developing REM’s suite of instruments, including the REM-IR camera and the ROSS slitless spectrograph, enabling simultaneous optical-NIR coverage. His early work on the optical afterglow of GRB 990123 (112 citations) provided critical data for the fireball model. With over 250 total citations, his impact is seen in the design of next-generation robotic observatories. He also contributed to the GLORIA project, a citizen-science network of robotic telescopes, demonstrating a commitment to open-access astronomy and public engagement.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Decay of the GRB 990123 Optical Afterglow: Implications for the Fireball Model

   112 citations · 1999
2. 2
   The REM telescope: detecting the near infra-red counterparts of Gamma-Ray Bursts and the prompt behavior of their optical continuum

   81 citations · 2001
3. 3
   The REM telescope: a robotic multiwavelength facility

   28 citations · 2004
4. 4
   The REM optical slitless spectrograph (ROSS)

   23 citations · 2004
5. 5
   The REM-IR camera: High quality near infrared imaging with a small robotic telescope

   18 citations · 2003
6. 6
   THE GLOBAL ROBOTIC TELESCOPES INTELLIGENT ARRAY FOR E-SCIENCE (GLORIA)

   12 citations · 2014
7. 7
   REM telescope, a robotic facility to monitor the prompt afterglow of Gamma Ray Bursts

   4 citations · 2003

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