Studies of hard X-ray source variability using BATSE

The BATSE large-area detectors on the Compton Observatory can be used to monitor the variability of X-ray and gamma-ray sources on timescales longer than a few hours using the earth occultation technique. Spectral information is collected in 16 channels covering the energy range from about 25 to 200...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Astronomy & astrophysics. Supplement Series (Print) 1993-01, Vol.97 (1), p.253-255
Hauptverfasser:	Paciesas, W. S., Harmon, B. A., Pendleton, G. N., Finger, M. H., Fishman, G. J., Meegan, C. A., Rubin, B. C., Wilson, R. B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomical and space-research instrumentation Astronomy Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology Fundamental astronomy and astrophysics. Instrumentation, techniques, and astronomical observations
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Zusammenfassung:	The BATSE large-area detectors on the Compton Observatory can be used to monitor the variability of X-ray and gamma-ray sources on timescales longer than a few hours using the earth occultation technique. Spectral information is collected in 16 channels covering the energy range from about 25 to 2000 keV. Approximately 20 of the strongest sources are currently being monitored on a daily basis as part of standard BATSE operations. We discuss observations of the Crab Nebula, Cen A, and the Galactic center as examples of the current BATSE capabilities.
ISSN:	0365-0138