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    PR # 31517                                                                   
     We propose a 20 ks ASCA observation of the peculiar hard X-ray source       
      of  the galactic bulge SLX 1735-269. This source is one of the nine        
     sources  of the 16 deg x 16 deg region around the galactic center (ou       
     t of the about 60 known) to show quasi-persistent emission in hard X-       
     rays ( > 35 keV).  The aim of the proposal is to obtain detailed spec       
     tral and temporal data  to determine the nature of the object and to        
     allow its classification. We are particularly interested in the detai       
     led knowledge of the continuum  1-10 keV spectrum, in the search for        
     iron line spectral features, and in a  deep flux spectral variability       
      analysis. The improved ASCA estimates of the Nh and in particular of       
      the position will also enable the optical counterpart  search progra       
    m to start.                                                                  
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