Third RXTE Observation of RS Oph in Outburst: Beginning of the X- ray Decline

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Feb 2006

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The Astronomer's Telegram, #747

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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X-Ray, Binaries, Cataclysmic Variables, Novae, Transients, Variables, Stars

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We report on the third Rossi X-Ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) observation of the symbiotic recurrent nova RS Oph in outburst. A preliminary analysis of this 1.56 ks observation, performed on Feb 22.60 UT (approximately 10 days after optical maximum), reveals that the source is continuing to soften in the X-rays, and that it has started to fade. We find a 2-10 keV flux of (7.10+/-0.05) e-10 erg/cm/cm/s and a 2-20 keV flux of (7.72+/-0.05) e-10 erg/cm/cm/s.

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