Variable sources in the central region of M 31
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XMM-Newton X-ray images of the central region of the Andromeda galaxy (M31). These X-ray images of the central region of the Andromeda Galaxy were taken in June (above) and December 2000 (below) with XMM-Newton's EPIC-MOS camera. The newly discovered X-ray Nova XMMU J004234.1+411808 and a transient supersoft X-ray pulsating source are marked by red and yellow circles respectively.
Investigator(s): GT-PI: M. Watson
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