A rapid state transition in MAXI J1820+070
Abstract
We report on ongoing NICER monitoring observations of the black hole transient MAXI J1820+070 (ATel #11399, #11400, #11418, #11423, #11420, #11426). Following a fast rise upon its discovery in March 2018 and an extended hard state plateau, the 0.2-12 keV count rate of the source began a steady decline in mid-May (see link below for light/hardness curves).
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- July 2018
- Bibcode:
- 2018ATel11820....1H
- Keywords:
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- Black Hole;
- Transient