Variations of the Light of the source in X-ray. (IMAGE)

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Variations of the Light of the source in X-ray.

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The blue curve in the image illustrates the evolution of EP240408a's X-ray flux over time, with purple solid dots marking discrete measurements. A pronounced, brief flare is clearly visible around 0.2 days, signaling a sharp, intense flux increase. The inset at the top right provides a closer view of the flare.

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