A target of opportunity was approved, to observe the low-mass X-ray binary source XTE J1704-462, which is in outburst for the first time in 15 years. Because of the expected high counting rate, which can fill the on-board memory, the observation will be performed in 2 segments and will conclude on 10/9/22, near the end of the target’s visibility window.
Brian Ramsey (ST12) attended the Astrophysics Explorers P.I. Masters Forum on 9/29/22 at Goddard Space Flight Center and gave a presentation on lessons learned with IXPE. The presentation was to newly selected Phase A concept study teams for MIDEX missions and Missions of Opportunity from the 2021 Explorers call.
