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Title:
New Source Discovered by RXTE PCA Scans: XTE J1701-407
Authors:
Markwardt, C. B.; Pereira, D.; Swank, J. H.
Publication:
The Astronomer's Telegram, #1569
Publication Date:
06/2008
Origin:
ATEL
Keywords:
X-ray, Request for Observations, Binaries, Black Holes, Neutron Stars, Transients
Bibliographic Code:
2008ATel.1569....1M

Abstract

RXTE PCA scans of the galactic ridge region detected a new source. Based on a PCA bulge scan of 2008-06-08 at 14:00 UTC, the best fit position is (RA,Dec) = (255.38,-40.78) with a position error of approximately 10 arcmin (radius, 95% confidence). We designate this source XTE J1701-407. In the PCA scan, the flux was about 8 mCrab (2-10 keV). A dedicated follow-up pointed PCA observation on 2008-06-09 at 19:20 UTC also detected the source, again at a flux of about 8 mCrab, suggesting that the flux is approximately constant.
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