X-ray spectral softening of Swift J1753.5-0127
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| Publication date | 2012 |
| Journal | The astronomer's telegram |
| Volume | Issue number | 4056 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1 |
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| Abstract | We report on a pointed Swift observation of the black hole X-ray transient Swift J1753.5-0127. The source was first detected by Swift/BAT on 2005 May 30 (Atel #546; Palmer et al. 2005) and it is has been active since then. This is a rather unusual behaviour for a black-hole transient, since these systems usually undergo weeks-to-months long outbursts. Although a dynamical measure of the mass of the accretor is still missing, the source is suggested to be a black hole candidate based on its timing and spectral properties (Cadolle Bel et al. 2007, ApJ, 659, 649). |
| Document type | Article |
| Language | English |
| Published at | http://www.astronomerstelegram.org/?read=4056 |
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