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Studies of hard X-ray source variability using BATSEThe 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.
Document ID
19930044938
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Paciesas, W. S. (Alabama Univ. Huntsville, United States)
Harmon, B. A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Pendleton, G. N. (Alabama Univ. Huntsville, United States)
Finger, M. H. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Fishman, G. J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Meegan, C. A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Rubin, B. C. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Wilson, R. B. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series
Volume: 97
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0365-0138
Subject Category
Astronomy
Accession Number
93A28935
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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