X-ray identification of the soft γ-ray repeater 1806 - 20

The detection of a burst from SGR1806-20, a presumed pulsar, with the X-ray satellite ASCA, which has allowed researchers to identify the burster with a new X-ray source, is discussed.

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Published inNature (London) Vol. 368; no. 6467; pp. 127 - 129
Main Authors Murakami, T, Tanaka, Y, Kulkarni, S. R, Ogasaka, Y, Sonobe, T, Ogawara, Y, Aoki, T, Yoshida, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Nature Publishing 10.03.1994
Nature Publishing Group
Subjects
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Gamma-ray sources ; gamma-ray bursts
Pulsars
Stellar systems. Galactic and extragalactic objects and systems. The universe
Unidentified sources and radiation outside the solar system
X-ray sources ; x-ray bursts
X-rays
CCD imaging
Monte Carlo method
Cosmic x-ray sources
Cosmic gamma bursts
Computerized simulation
ms range
Transients
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Summary:The detection of a burst from SGR1806-20, a presumed pulsar, with the X-ray satellite ASCA, which has allowed researchers to identify the burster with a new X-ray source, is discussed.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/368127a0