NICER observation list: Target ID 750201

Abstract

Ultracompact white dwarf binaries are the most compact binary star systems known and can have orbital periods shorter than 5 minutes. Their evolution is influenced by the loss of angular momentum due to the emission of gravitational radiation, and they are highly anticipated targets for space-based gravitational wave detection. We propose to continue to monitor the soft X-ray pulsations from HM Cnc and V407 Vul, two ultracompact white dwarf binary systems. HM Cnc is the most compact binary star system presently known, and NICER monitoring has provided new insights into its binary evolution. Continued monitoring with NICER will enable detailed probes of binary evolution driven by gravitational radiation and direct impact accretion.
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7502010101 121.596 15.458 206.925 23.395 60638.9635 60638.9690 330.0 50 5 VALIDATED 60649.2 60652
7502010102 121.596 15.458 206.925 23.395 60639.0281 60639.9383 5386.0 50 5 VALIDATED 60650.2 60653
7502010103 121.596 15.458 206.925 23.395 60639.9966 60640.9111 3846.0 50 5 VALIDATED 60650.2 60654
7502010104 121.596 15.458 206.925 23.395 60663.8810 60663.9530 802.0 50 2 VALIDATED 60674.1 60677
7502010105 121.596 15.459 206.925 23.395 60664.0056 60664.9840 16184.0 50 3 VALIDATED 60675.7 60678
7502010106 121.596 15.459 206.925 23.395 60665.0364 60665.1130 589.0 50 3 VALIDATED 60675.8 60679