Stellar crystal X-ray spectroscopy on OSO-8.
Abstract
The large-area graphite crystal X-ray spectrometer on the OSO-8 satellite is described, and its response to stellar line and continuum radiation is discussed. A high resolution X-ray spectrum of Sco X-1 obtained from a preliminary analysis of quick look data shows a strong, smooth continuum with an absence of emission or absorption features over the energy range 2.2 to 8 keV. Upper limits are set on narrow line emission from highly ionized states of S, Ca, and Fe.
- Publication:
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NASA Special Publication
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976NASSP.389...53K
- Keywords:
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- Oso;
- Stellar Spectra;
- X Ray Spectroscopy;
- Binary Stars;
- Emission Spectra;
- Line Spectra;
- Satellite Observation;
- Stellar Radiation;
- X Ray Sources;
- Astrophysics