Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Apr 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986apj...303..769c&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 303, April 15, 1986, p. 769-779.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Bursts, Stellar Flares, Stellar Radiation, X Ray Sources, Bremsstrahlung, Gamma Ray Bursts, Heao 1, Searching, Stellar Spectra, Transient Response
Scientific paper
The HEAO 1 A-2 database on fast high energy X-ray transients was examined for any discernible regularities. The data were taken over the interval 1977-79 with six collimated multiwire, multilayer, proportional counters that had a sensitivity sufficient for detecting events lasting 1-5 sec at energies as low as 8-120 keV. The entire sky was surveyed completely three times in the observational period. Best-fit position, error box corners, mean transient flux and quiescent flux data are provided for all six of the type 3 events that were found. All the sources were within the Galaxy. The duration of the events ranged from 60-2000 sec. The limited number of events observed leads to estimates of 10,000-200,000 events per year. It is suggested that all the events originate from hard flares occurring at a rate of 20,000/yr on dMe/dKe stars.
Connors Alanna
Serlemitsos Peter J.
Swank Jean H.
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