Swift J1753.7-2544: Swift localization of a bright X-ray counterpart
Abstract
We report on Swift follow-up observations of Swift J1753.7-2544 (ATel #4769) with the Swift X-ray Telescope (XRT). On February 4, 2013 (MJD 56327) at 11:15 UT Swift began a target of opportunity observation of the BAT error circle of Swift J1753.7-2544. The XRT was configured into Photon Counting (PC) mode in order to obtain an accurate localization.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- February 2013
- Bibcode:
- 2013ATel.4789....1K
- Keywords:
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- X-ray;
- Black Hole;
- Transient;
- Pulsar