COS-B X-ray observations of Cygnus X-3.
Abstract
The ESA COS-B satellite has observed the Cygnus region in the energy range (2-12 keV), between 1975 November 28.42 and December 24.26. The Cygnus X-3 4.8 h modulation is detected. The source was in a low state with a positive evidence for an increase in flux during the month of observation.
- Publication:
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pub Date:
- January 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978A&A....62..275B
- Keywords:
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- Cos-B Satellite;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- X Ray Sources;
- Gamma Ray Astronomy;
- Light Curve;
- Modulation;
- Radiant Flux Density;
- Variable Stars;
- Astrophysics;
- Binaries:X-Ray Sources;
- Periods:X-Ray Sources