Observations of two X-ray flares and the nearby source MX 1716-31.
Abstract
Observations of the X-ray source MX 1716-31 by detectors aboard OSO-7 are described. During the study of the MX 1716-31 data, an X-ray flare was discovered which was probably associated with the source. The flare had a total duration of about 10 minutes and reached a peak intensity twice that of the Crab Nebula in the 3-10-keV range. A search for similar events elsewhere turned up one other flare with a position inconsistent with MX 1716-31. Those features of both flare events which are relevant for comparison with other short-lived X-ray phenomena are discussed.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- September 1976
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1976ApJ...208L.115M
- Keywords:
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- Cosmic X Rays;
- Flares;
- Radiant Flux Density;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- Variable Stars;
- X Ray Sources;
- Bremsstrahlung;
- Collimators;
- Crab Nebula;
- Energy Spectra;
- Galactic Structure;
- Oso-7;
- Radiation Detectors;
- Astrophysics