Optical observations of MAXI J0556-332 and an indication of a probable neutron star primary
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| Publication date | 20 January 2011 |
| Journal | The astronomer's telegram |
| Volume | Issue number | 3116 |
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| Abstract | We observed the new X-ray transient, MAXI J0556-332 (ATel #3102, #3103, #3104, #3106, #3110, #3112) with the Faulkes Telescope South on 17 and 18 January 2011 (MJD 55578.4 and 55579.5). On each date, three 200-sec exposures were taken; one each in Bessel V, R, and I bands, totalling six images. The suggested optical counterpart (ATel #3103) was confirmed (ATel #3104) by a brightening and the detection of hydrogen and helium emission lines in its spectra. |
| Document type | Article |
| Language | English |
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