The Crust Cooling Curve of the Neutron Star in Mxb 1659–29
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We have monitored the quasi-persistent neutron-star X-ray transient MXB 1659–29 in quiescence using Chandra. The purpose of our observations was to monitor the quiescent behavior of the source after its last prolonged outburst episode and to study the cooling curve of the neutron star in this system. We discuss the results obtained and how they constrain the properties of the neutron star in MXB 1659–29.
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تاریخ انتشار 2004