Observations of the soft X-ray diffuse background.
Abstract
Observations of the soft X-ray diffuse background using a large area, low-energy proportional counter aboard a Skylark rocket are reported. Data have been obtained from a strip of sky extending from the galactic plane to the North Galactic Pole. At least two regions of enhanced emission and one absorption feature have been detected. We discuss the association of these features with the radio loops and two neutral hydrogen ridges. We show that there is strong evidence for the existence of soft X-ray emission from beyond the bulk of the galactic absorbing gas. It is likely that this emission is associated with relatively local structures extending out of the galactic disc rather than a galactic halo.
- Publication:
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Space research XVI
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976spre.conf..839R
- Keywords:
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- Background Radiation;
- Cosmic X Rays;
- Galactic Radiation;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- Diffuse Radiation;
- Rocket-Borne Instruments;
- Skylark Rocket Vehicle;
- Astrophysics