MAXI J1305-704: Swift/XRT detection of dips, possible 1.5 hour period
Abstract
We report on observations of MAXI J1305-704 (Sato et al., ATEL #4024) taken with the Swift X-ray Telescope (XRT). We have been performing regular short (1ks) observations of this object. During the observation beginning April 12th, 2012 at 17:53 UT we see a feature in the light-curve that appears to be a dip, similar to those seen in MAXI J1659-152 (e.g. Kennea et al., 2011, ApJ, 736, 22). This dip is accompanied by spectral hardening, likely due to increased photoelectric absorption during the dip.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- April 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012ATel.4044....1K
- Keywords:
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- X-ray;
- Transient