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EP-WXT detects likely stellar flare with high significance
AI Summary
The Einstein Probe Wide-field X-ray Telescope (WXT) triggered an event on September 16, 2026, at 20:36:46 UTC, identified as a likely stellar flare associated with UCAC4 159-002053. Key measurements include a net count rate of 0.24 counts/s and a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 8.5 in the energy range of 0.5-4 keV.
Measurements
| Event ID | 01709317235 |
|---|---|
| Source | Einstein Probe WXT |
| Alert type | GRB |
| Significance | medium |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:36:46 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 35.238° |
| Declination (J2000) | -58.408° |
| Position error radius | 0.051334° |
| Image SNR | 8.5 |
| GCN notices | 1 |
| GCN circulars | 1 |
Notices (1)
Einstein Probe WXT — GRB · Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:36:46 GMT
GCN Circulars (1)
GCN-45601 — The EP-WXT trigger 01709317235 is likely a flaring star
· Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:07:09 GMT
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AI summary generated Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:53:52 GMT.