Limitations on the masses and other dimensions of the binary HD 77581

Details Limitations on the masses and other dimensions of the binary HD 77581 Limitations on the masses and other dimensions of the binary HD 77581

Dec 1974

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1974apj...194..459m&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal, vol. 194, Dec. 1, 1974, pt. 1, p. 459-463.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

12

Eclipsing Binary Stars, Neutron Stars, Size Determination, Stellar Mass, X Ray Sources, X Ray Stars, Astronomical Photometry, Astronomical Spectroscopy, Black Holes (Astronomy), Dimensional Measurement, Gravitation Theory, Radii, Stellar Evolution, Stellar Luminosity

Scientific paper

The mass of the X-ray source 2U 0900-40 is found to be about 2 solar masses. This object could, therefore, play an important role in the determination of the maximum mass of neutron stars and thereby test strong field predictions of gravitational theories. It is shown that the X-ray eclipse angle can be used to derive a lower limit for the mass ratio of the primary to the secondary. All reported eccentric elements for HD 77581 are found to conflict with the width of the observed eclipse. The mass and radius of the primary are found to be 20 to 25 solar masses and about 30 solar radii.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Limitations on the masses and other dimensions of the binary HD 77581 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 Limitations on the masses and other dimensions of the binary HD 77581, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Limitations on the masses and other dimensions of the binary HD 77581 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1337337