TITLE: GCN GRB OBSERVATION REPORT NUMBER: 2678 SUBJECT: GRB040827 XMM-Newton observation DATE: 04/08/27 20:18:26 GMT FROM: Norbert Schartel at XMM-Newton/ESA P. Rodriguez-Pascual and B. Juarez: Quick-Look-Analysis of the XMM-Newton observation of the GRB040827 field based on 3ks exposures in the EPIC pn camera, shows the presence of a source within the error circle. XMMU J151701.3-160828 (J2000): R.A. = 15h 17m 01.3s Decl. = -16deg 08' 28'' with an estimated EPIC/pn count rate of 0.01 [counts/sec]; At this stage of reduction the position error is expected to be less than 10''.