Ariel V Sky Survey - Observations of the accretion wake in Vel X-1

Details Ariel V Sky Survey - Observations of the accretion wake in Vel X-1 Ariel V Sky Survey - Observations of the accretion wake in Vel X-1

Sep 1975

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975mnras.172p..35e&link_type=abstract

Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, vol. 172, Sept. 1975, p. 35P-39P.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

19

Binary Stars, Satellite Observation, Sky Surveys (Astronomy), Stellar Winds, Wakes, X Ray Stars, Ariel Satellites, Light Curve, Shock Fronts, Shock Wave Profiles, Spaceborne Astronomy, X Ray Absorption

Scientific paper

Extended observations of the binary X-ray source Vel X-1 (3U 0900-40) have shown a pattern of absorption dips in the X-ray light curve. These are interpreted in terms of attenuation near to shock fronts in the accretion wake formed by gravitational focusing of the primary stellar wind by the compact X-ray secondary. Evidence is seen for both the primary shock, as previously reported by Ariel V observations of Cen X-3, and for a secondary shock lying on the up-wind side of the compact star.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Ariel V Sky Survey - Observations of the accretion wake in Vel X-1 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 Ariel V Sky Survey - Observations of the accretion wake in Vel X-1, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Ariel V Sky Survey - Observations of the accretion wake in Vel X-1 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-911945