Phenomenon
X-ray Nova
A short-lived X-ray binary outburst.
A subclass of X-ray transients with sudden, dramatic brightenings followed by exponential decay over weeks or months.
Overview
A subclass of X-ray transients with sudden, dramatic brightenings followed by exponential decay over weeks or months.
See also
Soft X-ray Transient
An X-ray binary that flares mainly in soft X-rays.
Dwarf Nova
A milder, repeating outburst in a close binary.
X-ray Transient
An X-ray source that brightens for days to months.
Radio Transient
Any short-lived burst of radio emission.
Cataclysmic Variable
A binary with sudden outbursts.
Symbiotic Nova
A slow nova in a symbiotic binary system.