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   PR # 41045
   During the ASCA PV phase, the Rapid Burster was detected by us for
   the first time in quiescence; its luminosity was 2x10E33 erg/sec. The
   energy spectrum was scarcely constrained due to the short exposure
   (20 ksec). With an 80 ksec exposure, as proposed here, we will obtain
   a much better spectrum and perhaps be able to identify the X-ray
   emission mechanism in quiescence. This will constrain the spin period
   and magnetic field strength of the neutron star. We also will search
   for coherent pulsations down to a rms fractional variation of 20 %.
   In the unlikely event that the Rapid Burster is burst active, we will
   perform simultaneous observation with XTE, which provide us the best
   quality of data for both energy and timing analysis.
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