Further observations of the X-ray flare from Tempel 1
Abstract
Observations of comet Tempel 1 with the Swift satellite show that the X-ray emission has now peaked following the observed rise on July 7-8 (ATEL #559). The peak in X-ray emission occurred on July 9, reaching more than an order of magnitude above the quiescent value. The X-ray emission observed on July 12 appears to have returned to its pre-flare value. Hence this X-ray flare lasted about 4 days.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- July 2005
- Bibcode:
- 2005ATel..565....1O
- Keywords:
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- X-ray;
- Comets