A New X-ray Transient: XTE J1652-453
Abstract
We report the discovery of a new X-ray transient, XTE J1652-453. In two RXTE PCA monitoring scans of the galactic ridge region on 2009-06-28 and 2009-07-01, a new point source was detected. A position fit to the scan light curves gives a position, R.A. = 253.192, Dec. = -45.353, with formal 95% uncertainties of about 2 arcminutes. The 2-10 keV fluxes are 37 and 112 mCrab on the two respective scan dates, suggesting a quickly rising flux.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- July 2009
- Bibcode:
- 2009ATel.2107....1M
- Keywords:
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- X-ray;
- Request for Observations;
- Binaries;
- Black Holes;
- Neutron Stars;
- Transients