Observational constraints on the mass of SMC X-1

Details Observational constraints on the mass of SMC X-1 Observational constraints on the mass of SMC X-1

Feb 1977

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Astrophysical Journal, Part 2 - Letters to the Editor, vol. 212, Feb. 15, 1977, p. L17-L20. Research supported by the U.S.-Israe

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Binary Stars, Magellanic Clouds, Neutron Stars, Pulsars, Stellar Mass, X Ray Stars, Absorption Spectra, Eddington Approximation, Light Curve, Optical Measurement, Stellar Luminosity, Velocity Distribution, X Ray Spectra

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The masses of the components in the X-ray binary system SMC X-1/Sk 160 are estimated using presently available data including the recently measured X-ray mass function. In particular, the constraints implied by the optical ellipsoidal light curve, including the effects of X-ray heating, are studied. It is found that the mass of the X-ray star lies between 0.8 and 4.5 solar masses. The lower limit for the mass of the X-ray star is significantly smaller than the values calculated previously. Those observations are listed which can help narrow the range of masses.

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