Ariel 5 observations of GX 339-4
Abstract
Observations of GX 339-4 with the Ariel 5 spectrometer are reported. The spectrum of the source is very steep, possibily a low temperature blackbody or Bremsstrahlung distribution. Differences and similarities with the related sources Cyg X-1 and Cir X-1 are discussed.
- Publication:
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Space Science Reviews
- Pub Date:
- March 1981
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF01246062
- Bibcode:
- 1981SSRv...30..447C
- Keywords:
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- Ariel 5 Satellite;
- Black Holes (Astronomy);
- Bremsstrahlung;
- Spectrum Analysis;
- X Ray Sources;
- Black Body Radiation;
- Low Temperature;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- Astrophysics