Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2008-12-16
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
4 pages, 5 figures, accepted for publication in A&A Letters
Scientific paper
10.1051/0004-6361:200811396
aims: We obtained phase-resolved spectroscopy of the accreting millisecond X-ray pulsar SAX J1808.4-3658 during its outburst in 2008 to find a signature of the donor star, constrain its radial velocity semi-amplitude (K_2), and derive estimates on the pulsar mass. methods: Using Doppler images of the Bowen region we find a significant (>8sigma) compact spot at a position where the donor star is expected. If this is a signature of the donor star, we measure K_em=248+/-20 km/s (1sigma confidence) which represents a strict lower limit to K_2. Also, the Doppler map of He II lambda4686 shows the characteristic signature of the accretion disk, and there is a hint of enhanced emission that may be a result of tidal distortions in the accretion disk that are expected in very low mass ratio interacting binaries. results: The lower-limit on K_2 leads to a lower-limit on the mass function of f(M_1)>0.10M_sun. Applying the maximum K-correction gives 228
Campana Sergio
Casares Jorge
Charles Phil A.
Cornelisse Remon
D'Avanzo Paolo
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