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L> PCA points at LMC X-3 for a week

PCA points at LMC X-3 for a week

  • ASM rate was � 1 cps at time of 1998 Dec observation

  • Two abrupt intensity dips

  • 14% flux drop

  • Dips separated by two binary orbits

  • Low-intensity data folded on binary period shows phase modulation

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