Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Apr 2002
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2002aps..aprb17102k&link_type=abstract
American Physical Society, April Meeting, Jointly Sponsored with the High Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) of the American As
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Ultra-luminous X-ray sources are sources with luminosity greater than that of a 1.4 solar mass neutron star, ~ 10^39 erg/s. It has been suggested that they may be mid-mass black holes or highly beamed X-ray binaries. We examine the properties of the ultra-luminous sources in a sample of nearby spiral galaxies observed with the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and present results on the spectra and variability of these sources. We also discuss possible source counterparts in optical and radio observations. This work is partially supported by NASA grant GO1-2092A.
Kaaret Phil
Kilgard Roy
Krauss Miriam
Prestwich Andrea
Roberts Tim
No associations
LandOfFree
Ultra-luminous X-ray Sources in Nearby Spiral Galaxies does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Ultra-luminous X-ray Sources in Nearby Spiral Galaxies, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Ultra-luminous X-ray Sources in Nearby Spiral Galaxies will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1535792