ASCA observation of the quiescent X-ray counterpart to SGR 1627-41

We present a 2-10 keV ASCA observation of the field around the soft gamma r epeater SGR 1627-41. A quiescent X-ray source, whose position is consistent both with that of a recently discovered BeppoSAX X-ray source and with the Interplanetary Network localization for this soft gamma repeater, was dete cted in this observation. In 2-10 keV X-rays, the spectrum of the X-ray sou rce may be fit equally well by a power-law, blackbody, or bremsstrahlung fu nction, with unabsorbed flux approximate to 5 x 10(-12) ergs cm(-2) s(-1). We do not confirm a continuation of a fading trend in the flux, and we find no evidence for periodicity, both of which were noted in the earlier Beppo SAX observations.