MAXI/GSC detection of the magnetar AX J1846.4-0258
Abstract
The MAXI/GSC nova alert system triggered a weak X-ray transient source at 07:49 UT on 2020-07-30 (59060 MJD) in the one-day accumulation. Assuming that the source flux was constant over the transits, the source position was (R.A., Dec) = (281.47 deg, -2.63 deg) = (18 45 53, -02 37 33) (J2000) with a statistical 90% C.L. elliptical error region with long and short radii of 0.26 deg and 0.24 deg, respectively.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- August 2020
- Bibcode:
- 2020ATel13922....1M
- Keywords:
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- Neutron Star;
- Transient;
- Pulsar;
- Magnetar