Department of AStronomy
University of Cape Town
Private Bag
Rondebosch
7701
Tel: +27 21 650-2346
Email: nassp-admin@nassp.uct.ac.za
Cir X-1, the Africa nebula: Exploring the MeerKAT time-series of the youngest known X-ray binary
Project Description:
The project explores the neutron star X-ray binary, Cir X-1. Analysing the high cadence data from both MeerKAT and Swift XRT observations as part of the ThunderKAT collaboration. Further details are highlighted in the pdf below.Research Area:
Astronomy
Project Level:
Honours
This Project Is Offered At The Following Node(s):
(UCT)Supervisor
Dr
Kelebogile
Gasealahwe
E-mail Address:
Affiliation:
Co-Supervisor
Dr
Itumeleng
Monageng
E-mail Address:
Documents:
Cir_X_1_NASSP_Honours_project .pdfAffiliation:
University of Cape Town (UCT), South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)
Copyright © 2016-2026 National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme All rights reserved.