Monitor of All-sky X-ray Image (MAXI) Starting to Watch the Dynamically Changing Universe

The Monitor of All-sky X-ray Image (MAXI) mounted on the International Space Station has started its mission. Two X-ray observation instruments within MAXI monitor the entire sky once every 90 minutes. MAXI has already successfully detected gamma-ray bursts, X-ray nova, etc. Further findings by MAXI in the future are expected around the world.