SWIFT J1729.9-3437: X-ray Position and Likely 530 sec Pulsations
Abstract
Regarding the newly detected transient source SWIFT J1729.9-3437 (ATEL #2747), we report an X-ray position by Swift and the detection of possible pulsations at 530 sec by RXTE. Swift observed the source with the X-ray Telescope (XRT) starting at 2010-07-20 at 15:00 UT for a total observation of 2.3 ks. The image shows a bright point source at coordinates R.A.=262.53746, Decl.=-34.61239 (J2000) with an uncertainty of 1.7" (90% confidence).
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- July 2010
- Bibcode:
- 2010ATel.2749....1M
- Keywords:
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- X-ray;
- Gamma Ray;
- Binaries;
- Black Holes;
- Neutron Stars;
- Pulsars;
- Transients