A0601-00

M. Elvis, C. G. Griffiths, M. J. L. Turner and C. G. Page, X-Ray Astronomy Group, University of Leicester, report that another bright transient x-ray source has been detected with the Ariel 5 Sky Survey experiment at R.A. = 6h01m +/- 2m, Decl. = -0o.3 +/- 0o.5 (equinox 1950.0). The source first appeared at about 38 Uhuru flux units on Aug. 3 and has since brightened considerably. By Aug. 6 it was somewhat brighter than the Crab and still increasing in brightness.