Multiwavelength Observations of the Black Hole XTE J1118+480 in Quiescence

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Jul 2001

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HST Proposal ID #9282

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Hst Proposal Id #9282

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The X-ray nova XTE J1118+480 has minimal interstellar extinction and therefore represents an outstanding opportunity for multiwavelength studies. In outburst we conducted a comprehensive study of this object that was extremely rewarding. Now we propose an analogous campaign to observe the quiescent state using Chandra, HST, and the MMT. Our objectives are to 1} assemble the best possible optical to X-ray spectrum of a quiescent black hole, 2} constrain the radius of the inner edge of the accretion disk, 3} determine if the UV/optical emission is due to the accretion disk or to an advection-dominated flow, 4} acquire key data on the extreme faintness of black holes relative to neutron stars, and 5} test models proposed to explain the faintness of quiescent black holes.

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