Optical observations of IGR J00291+5934 in the post outburst phase

  • M. T. Reynolds
  • , P. Elebert
  • , P. J. Callanan
  • , B. Field
  • , P. Tuite
  • , M. A.P. Torres
  • , D. Steeghs
  • , P. M. Garnavich
  • , D. M. Terndrup
  • , A. V. Filippenko
  • , R. J. Foley
  • , E. T. Harlaftis

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)80-81
Number of pages2
JournalProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Volume1
Issue numberS230
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Keywords

  • Pulsars: individual (IGR J00291+5934)
  • X-rays: binaries

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