IGR J17497-2821: Swift/BAT Detects the New Hard X-ray Transient
Abstract
The science team for the Burst Alert Telescope (BAT) on Swift confirms the newly discovered galactic transient IGR J17497-2821 (Soldi et al, ATel #885, Walter, ATel #889) in the 15-50 keV band. The source was first observed in the on-state on Sep. 5, 2006 in a 1024 sec observation beginning at 07:38:55 UTC at a count rate of 0.014 +/- 0.006 cts/sec/cm^2, corresponding to ~60 mCrab.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- September 2006
- Bibcode:
- 2006ATel..890....1K
- Keywords:
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- X-ray;
- Transients