Abstract
We present optical observations of the newly discovered accretion powered millisecond pulsar IGR J00291+5934, undertaken in the weeks following its outburst on 2nd December 2004. The decay to quiescence is seen to be highly variable with no indication of a modulation on the ∼2.46 hr orbital period apparent in the data, consistent with a system at low inclination. We also have a single Keck LRIS spectrum of the companion to IGR J00291+5934 taken 10 days after outburst. Strong hydrogen and helium emission lines are observed confirming the identity of the counterpart.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 80-81 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | S230 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Pulsars: individual (IGR J00291+5934)
- X-rays: binaries