AGILE detection of the new unidentified gamma-ray source AGL J0906-1241
Abstract
AGILE is detecting intense gamma-ray emission above 100 MeV from a new unidentified source, AGL J0906-1241 with Galactic coordinates (l, b) = (241.5, 22.4) ± 0.8 deg (95% stat. c.l.) ± 0.1 deg (syst.), (R.A.: 136.5, Dec: -12.7). Integrating from 2010-04-11 05:00 UT to 2010-04-13 06:00 UT, a maximum likelihood analysis yields a detection at a significance level larger than 5 sigma, and a flux F = (3.8+/-1.2) 10-6 ph/cm2/s (E > 100 MeV).
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- April 2010
- Bibcode:
- 2010ATel.2552....1P
- Keywords:
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- Gamma Ray;
- >GeV;
- Request for Observations;
- Transients