MAXI/GSC detection of a large X-ray flare from the dMe star AT Mic
Abstract
The MAXI/GSC nova alert system triggered on the flare-like event at 2019-05-12 04:45 (UT). Since the dMe star AT Mic is the only known X-ray source in the MAXI error region, we concluded that this is an X-ray flare from AT Mic. The observed peak X-ray flux is 450 +/- 40 mCrab (1 sigma error) in the 4 - 10 keV band.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- May 2019
- Bibcode:
- 2019ATel12748....1S
- Keywords:
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- Star;
- Transient