The Swift SFXT monitoring campaign: The IGR J16479-4514 outburst in 2009

  • V. La Parola
  • , L. Ducci
  • , P. Romano
  • , L. Sidoli
  • , G. Cusumano
  • , S. Vercellone
  • , V. Mangano
  • , J. A. Kennea
  • , H. A. Krimm
  • , D. N. Burrows
  • , N. Gehrels

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Abstract

IGR J16479-4514 is a member of the Supergiant Fast X-ray transient (SFXT) class. We present the light curves of its latest outburst, which occurred on January 29, 2009. During this outburst, IGR J16479-4514 showed prolonged activity lasting several days. The presence of eclipses was successfully tested.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationX-ray Astronomy-2009
Subtitle of host publicationPresent Status, Multi-Wavelength Approach and Future Perspectives - Proceedings of the International Conference
Pages177-178
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventInternational Conference on X-ray Astronomy-2009: Present Status, Multi-Wavelength Approach and Future Perspectives - Bologna, Italy
Duration: Sep 7 2009Sep 11 2009

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1248
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

OtherInternational Conference on X-ray Astronomy-2009: Present Status, Multi-Wavelength Approach and Future Perspectives
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBologna
Period9/7/099/11/09

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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