X-ray observations with the EINSTEIN OBSERVATORY of emission-line galaxies.

X-ray observations of narrow-emission-line galaxies are presented and discussed. One source, NGC 1365, is found to be extended in the soft X-ray band; three others, NGC 2992, NGC 5506, and NGC 7582, have been observed to vary in intensity. The best fit spectral index and cutoff energy E_a are derived for NGC 2992, NGC 5506, and NGC 7582. The X-ray spectra of these galaxies are similar to those of type 1 Seyfert galaxies. In the case of NGC 5506 and NGC 7582, the absorbing column N_H derived is about one order of magnitude greater than predicted from the reddening of thy optical continuum and of the Balmer lines. Possible explanations for the discrepancy are discussed.