Swift J1644+57: Chandra observations
Abstract
We observed the X-ray counterpart to the candidate relativistic tidal disruption event Swift J1644+57 (Levan et al. 2011 Science, 333 199; Bloom et al. 2011 Science 333 202; Burrows et al. 2011 Nature 476 421; Zauderer et al. 2011 Nature 476 425) with the Chandra X-ray Observatory, beginning on 26 November 2012 at 10:25 UT. A total integration of 24.7 ks was obtained, and the object was placed at the default position on the ACIS S3 chip.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- November 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012ATel.4610....1L
- Keywords:
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- X-ray;
- Transient