Monitoring LMXBs with the Faulkes Telescopes

TL;DR

This paper discusses a long-term observational project monitoring 28 low-mass X-ray binaries across both hemispheres using Faulkes Telescopes, with plans to expand to infrared and spectroscopic observations.

Contribution

It introduces a comprehensive, multi-year monitoring program of LMXBs utilizing Faulkes Telescopes, including new instrumentation and expanded wavelength coverage.

Findings

Extended monitoring to 28 LMXBs across hemispheres.

Implementation of new infrared and spectroscopic instrumentation.

Establishment of a long-term observational dataset.

Abstract

We have been undertaking a monitoring project of 13 low-mass X-ray binaries (LMXBs) using FT North since early 2006. The introduction of FT South has allowed us to extend this monitoring to include 15 southern hemisphere LMXBs. With new instrumentation, we also intend to expand this monitoring to include both infrared wavelengths and spectroscopy.