Aql X-1 back in outburst: multi-wavelength observations

Authors
  • D. Maitra
  • D. Russell
  • F. Lewis
  • C. Markwardt
  • R. Remillard
Publication date 2009
Journal The astronomer's telegram
Volume | Issue number 2288
Organisations
  • Faculty of Science (FNWI) - Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API)
Abstract On November 1st. RXTE-PCA scans of the Aql region detected X-ray emission consistent with the neutron star transient and atoll source Aql X-1. Further scans and pointed PCA observations show a rising X-ray flux; the most recent flux is about 40 mCrab.
Document type Article
Note Aql X-1 back in outburst: multi-wavelength observations
Language English
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