MAXI/GSC detection of brightening of a transient LMXB 4U 1608-522
Abstract
MAXI/GSC detected an X-ray brightening of the LMXB 4U 1608-522. The source flux has increased since the beginning of March 2, and reached about 20 mCrab in the 4 - 10 keV band on 2010 March 3 (MJD 55258). By combining this result with the detection of an X-ray burst by SuperAGILE (Atel #2461), we suggest that this source has entered into an active state. The multi-wavelength follow-up observations are encouraged.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- March 2010
- Bibcode:
- 2010ATel.2462....1M
- Keywords:
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- X-ray;
- Binaries;
- Neutron Stars;
- Transients