A X-ray transient in the VELA X-1 region.
Abstract
An X-ray transient was observed by the Japanese satellite "Hakucho" from the region of Vela X-1 (4U 0900-40), possibly Vela X-1 itself. It occurred around July 26.0 (UT), 1979 and lasted for more than 1500s. Its peak intensity was almost equal to that of the Crab Nebula.
- Publication:
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981PASJ...33..205T