MAXI J1305-704: Swift/XRT detection of dips, possible 1.5 hour period

Authors
  • H.A. Krimm
  • P. Romano
  • V. Mangano
  • P. Curran
  • K. Yamaoka
  • H. Negoro
Publication date 2012
Journal The astronomer's telegram
Volume | Issue number 4044
Pages (from-to) 1
Organisations
  • Faculty of Science (FNWI) - Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API)
Abstract We report on observations of MAXI J1305-704 (Sato et al., ATEL #4024) taken with the Swift X-ray Telescope (XRT). We have been performing regular short (1ks) observations of this object. During the observation beginning April 12th, 2012 at 17:53 UT we see a feature in the light-curve that appears to be a dip, similar to those seen in MAXI J1659-152 (e.g. Kennea et al., 2011, ApJ, 736, 22). This dip is accompanied by spectral hardening, likely due to increased photoelectric absorption during the dip.
Document type Article
Language English
Published at http://www.astronomerstelegram.org/?read=4044
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