Swift/XRT observations of PSR B1259-63 after the 2017 periastron passage
Abstract
PSR B1259-63, orbiting the massive star LS 2883, has passed the periastron on 22 Sept 2017 (MJD 58018). SWIFT/XRT has observed this source once every 3-7 days since end of August (results before periastron was posted on Atel #10775).
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- November 2017
- Bibcode:
- 2017ATel10973....1P
- Keywords:
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- Binary;
- Neutron Star;
- Transient