H.E.S.S Observations of the Microquasars Cir X-1, Cyg X-1 and 4U 1755-33

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Gamma-Ray, Galactic Nuclei, Circumnuclear Matter, And Bulges, Quasars

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A number of microquasars exhibit parsec-scale jets, which in some cases are known to interact with the interstellar medium (ISM). A famous example is the SS-433 system. Here, we summarise H.E.S.S. observations of three further examples in this category with arc-minute scale jets and/or jet/ISM interaction features. The small line-of-sight angle in the Cir X-1 jet makes this source a potential `microblazar'. An arc-minute bow-shock radio feature has been blown out by the Cyg X-1 jet, and the MAGIC telescope has also detected a VHE flare on 24 Sept. 2006 from Cyg X-1 (H.E.S.S. obs. were taken ~1 month earlier). Persistent bi-lobal (~7 arcmin long) `fossil' jets of 4U1755-33 have been seen in X-rays. This report summarises our observations, searching for pointlike VHE emission at the central sources and for extended emission from their jets and/or jet/ISM interaction regions.

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