Further observations of the eclipsing X-ray burst source MXB 1659-29

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · Astrophys. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/167117· OSTI ID:6200296

Cominsky, L R; Wood, K S

An analysis is presented of data for MXB 1659-29 obtained during October 2-10, 1976 and June 6-11, 1977 using the SAS 3 X-ray Observatory (Lewin et al., 1976) and during September 8-13, 1978 using the A-1 experiment aboard HEAO 1 (Wood et al., 1984). The data confirm the 7.1 hr orbital period and provide evidence for the 15-min X-ray eclipse reported by Cominsky and Wood (1984). A total of 32 X-ray bursts are detected during the SAS 3 observations. By combining the data with previously published results, the orbital period is found to be about 0.29650474 days. 22 references.

• Research Organization: Sonoma State Univ., Rohnert Park, CA (USA); E. O. Hulburt Center for Space Research, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6200296
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J.; (United States), Vol. 337
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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