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Very long type II X-ray bursts from the rapid burster

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/158389· OSTI ID:6599192
We have observed two very long type II bursts (>200 s) from the Rapid Burster (MXB 1730-335) on 1979 March 3 UT. Similar long bursts were observed about 5 months later, in 1979 August, by the Japanese satellite Hakucho. This new burst mode is possibly related to the early stage of the turn-on. In this paper we present the results of the analysis of the bursts from the Rapid Burster as observed by the SAS 3 X-ray observatory during March 3--5.
Research Organization:
Department of Physics and Center for Space Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
OSTI ID:
6599192
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 241:2; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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