Swift J0243.6+6124: Swift discovery of an accreting NS transient
Abstract
At 02:37UT on October 3, 2017, Swift/BAT triggered on a source which was identified as a possible GRB or Galactic transient (Cenko et al., GCN #21960). Continued Swift observations showed that the source was at a constant X-ray brightness over 6 orbits, ruling out the GRB nature (Kennea et al., GCN #21963).
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- October 2017
- Bibcode:
- 2017ATel10809....1K
- Keywords:
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- Binary;
- Neutron Star;
- Transient;
- Pulsar