X-ray activity of Swift J1357.2-0933 detected by NICER
Abstract
Swift J1357.2-0933 is a candidate Galactic black hole transient displaying (1) puzzling optical blue dipping activity, (2) a lack of significant X-ray dipping as well as any significant reflection features, and (3) a weak outburst peak luminosity L_X below approximately 10^{36} erg/s for distances D ranging between 2.3-6.3 kpc (e.g.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- May 2019
- Bibcode:
- 2019ATel12801....1G
- Keywords:
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- Black Hole;
- Neutron Star;
- Transient