The shell spectrum of the optical counterpart of GX 304-1 /4U 1258-61/

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B Stars, Companion Stars, Dwarf Stars, Stellar Evolution, Stellar Spectra, Distance, H Lines, Stellar Envelopes, Stellar Mass Ejection, X Ray Stars

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A high-resolution spectrum of the shell star associated with GX 304-1
(4U 1258 -61) has been obtained. The star is of spectral type B2 Vne. It
is rotating at near break-up velocity and losing mass, probably via an
expanding equatorial disc ˜2-5 R* in size. A distance
of 2.4 ± 0.5 kpc is derived.

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