Radio observations of Aql X-1
ATel #491; M. P. Rupen (NRAO/GSFC), A. J. Mioduszewski, V. Dhawan (NRAO)
on 12 May 2005; 16:07 UT
Credential Certification: Michael P. Rupen (mrupen@nrao.edu)
Subjects: Radio, X-ray, Binary, Neutron Star, Transient
Observations with the Very Large Array (VLA) during the recent X-ray outburst
of Aql X-1 (ATEL #450, ATEL #452, ATEL #464) give the following nominal flux
densities at 4.86 GHz:
- 5apr05 (MJD 53465.55): 0.07 +/- 0.06 mJy/beam
- 12apr05 (MJD 53472.51): 0.27 +/- 0.06 mJy/beam
- 4may05 (MJD 53494.52): 0.03 +/- 0.05 mJy/beam
The possible detection on 12apr05 would be somewhat surprising, given that
the spectrum had softened significantly by that time (ATEL #
464).
Further VLA observations are planned.
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