Optical identification of 4U 1608-52

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Mar 1978

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Astrophysical Journal, Part 2 - Letters to the Editor, vol. 220, Mar. 15, 1978, p. L127-L130.

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Novae, Visual Observation, X Ray Sources, Astronomical Photometry, Interstellar Extinction

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Analysis of astronomical plates obtained with a CTIO 4m telescope has revealed the probable optical counterpart of the recurrent flaring (or transient) X-ray source 4U 1608-52. Since the object is most probably a galactic source, it is not a typical galactic nova. An error box evaluation of the hypothesis is presented, and compared to other large burster error boxes, notably Aql X-1. Limits on the reddening and extinction of the object are set, permitting an estimation (89 kpc) of the object's distance.

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