The Live from RXTE! Project
Students participating in the Live from RXTE! project will perform the
following tasks:
Learn about X-rays, X-ray astronomy, binary star systems, light curves,
and timing analysis.
Learn about X1700-377.
Show me a plot of data from X1700-377.
Show me a print-out of the data points.
Predict times for the system to eclipse between 25 September 1998 and
9 October 1998.In particular, specify which eclipse (if any) will occur between
7:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Watch the realtime RXTE data arrive on one of the predicted eclipse dates
and see if your prediction is correct. Looking at a sample
RXTE Observation Log may help you to
understand some of the features you will see in the data.
Write an essay about your project. Discuss what you learned, whether your
prediction was accurate or not, why it was, what factors affected your
prediction, and how could your prediction have been more accurate. All
reports must be typed and have the standard cover
sheet. Neatness, spelling, and grammar count!
A "winner" from each participating class will be selected based on the
accuracy of the prediction and the quality of the supporting essay. Winners and
their escorts will be brought to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center for a day
of fun and excitement.
Watch this page for further rules, regulations, and answers to questions
about the project!
Live from RXTE! is a project out of the
High Energy Astrophysics Science
Archive Research Center (HEASARC),
Dr. Nicholas
E. White (Director), within the
Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics (LHEA) at
NASA/GSFC.
Website Text Authors: Live from RXTE!
Team
Responsible NASA Official:
Dr. Andy Ptak
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