NICER detection of 1.36 sec periodicity from a new magnetar, Swift J1818.0-1607
Abstract
Following the Swift/BAT detection of a short burst from a new soft gamma-ray repeater (SGR) candidate, Swift J1818.0-1607, at 21:16:47 UT on March 12, 2020 (GCN circular 27373), NICER started a series of follow-up observations of this source at 01:38 UT on March 13, four hours after the Swift notification.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- March 2020
- Bibcode:
- 2020ATel13551....1E
- Keywords:
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- Soft Gamma-ray Repeater