Aql X-1 back in outburst: multi-wavelength observations

Linares, M.; Miller-Jones, J.; Altamirano, D.; Sivakoff, G.; Maitra, D.; Russell, D.; Lewis, F.; Markwardt, C.; Remillard, R.
Bibliographical reference

The Astronomer's Telegram, #2288

Advertised on:
11
2009
Number of authors
9
IAC number of authors
0
Citations
4
Refereed citations
1
Description
On November 1st. RXTE-PCA scans of the Aql region detected X-ray emission consistent with the neutron star transient and atoll source Aql X-1. Further scans and pointed PCA observations show a rising X-ray flux; the most recent flux is about 40 mCrab. Swift observed the field for about 2.5 ksec on November 8th, 2009, and detected a bright X-ray source at a position consistent with Aql X-1.