Physics
Scientific paper
Dec 2010
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"The First Year of MAXI: Monitoring Variable X-ray Sources", 4th International MAXI Workshop held November 30 - December 2, 2010
Physics
Scientific paper
Beginning in April 2010, as part of a Cycle 6 Swift Guest Investigator program, we have been performing rapid follow-up observations of MAXI detected X-ray transients with the Swift X-ray telescope (XRT) and the Ultra-violet/Optical telescope (UVOT), with the aim to provide accurate localizations and identifications of these sources. XRTs 24 arc-minute diameter field of view is well matched to cover the MAXI error circles, and Swifts rapid slewing capability means that we can be on target of a MAXI transient within hours of it being reported. By combining XRT and UVOT data, we are able to provide localizations of transients with 2 arc-second accuracy. Here we present results of the follow-up observations so far. Highlights include confirmation that a MAXI detected transient is indeed HD 347929/1RXS J180724.2+194217 in X-ray outburst, and a Swift BAT trigger and subsequent XRT/UVOT follow-up observation of LS V +44 17, shortly after the initial MAXI detection of the X-ray rise of this object. We present future plans for this program.
Curran Peter
Evans Paul
Kennea Jaime A.
Krimm Hans
Mangano Valeria
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