NASA NTRS · 19930044938
Studies of hard X-ray source variability using BATSE
Abstract
The 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.
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Paciesas, W. S., Harmon, B. A., Pendleton, G. N., Finger, M. H., Fishman, G. J., Meegan, C. A., Rubin, B. C., Wilson, R. B.. 1993-01-01. Studies of hard X-ray source variability using BATSE. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930044938
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