Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Sep 1985
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1985natur.317..218w&link_type=abstract
Nature (ISSN 0028-0836), vol. 317, Sept. 19, 1985, p. 218-221.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
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Exosat Satellite, Galactic Structure, Milky Way Galaxy, Spaceborne Astronomy, X Ray Astronomy, Astronomical Maps, Point Sources, Proportional Counters
Scientific paper
The authors have used Exosat to map the distribution of X-ray emission in the galactic plane. In addition to numerous point sources, the map reveals a narrow continuous ridge of emission which extends along the galactic plane either side of the galactic centre out to ≡40° longitude. The origin of this feature remains uncertain although a major contribution from luminous discrete X-ray sources can be excluded.
Turner Martin J. L.
Warwick Robert S.
Watson Michael G.
Willingale Richard
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