Aquila X-1 Outburst
ATel #83; J. H. Swank, E. A. Smith (GSFC)
on 16 Feb 2002; 21:53 UT
Distributed as an Instant Email Notice Transients
Credential Certification: Jean Swank (swank@milkyway.gsfc.nasa.gov)
Subjects: X-ray, Binary, Transient
RXTE observations indicate that Aquila X-1 has
begun an X-ray outburst. The ASM reported a level of 33 mCrab during
the period 2002 Feb 12-15. On Feb 15.6 UT the flux began a rise at the
rate of 8.3 ASM counts/s (112 mCrab) per day. The PCA observed
a rise from 75 to 120 mCrab Feb 16.03-16.25. One X-Ray burst was
observed at the level of 1 Crab. Additional RXTE observations are
scheduled.
