Swift-BAT detection of the outburst and current rise of Swift J0243.6+6124
Abstract
The high mass X-ray binary Swift J0243.6+6124, which was reported to be in outburst (starting 8 April 2023 UTC) at energies below 10 keV (by MAXI, ATel #15983; Swift/XRT, ATel #15984; and NICER, ATel #15987) is now visible above 15 keV in the Swift/BAT instrument.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- June 2023
- Bibcode:
- 2023ATel16076....1P
- Keywords:
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- Neutron Star;
- Pulsar