X-Ray Spectrum and Iron Line Emission from Cygnus X-1
Abstract
X-ray spectra from Cygnus X-1 were observed with Tenma in September 1983. An emission line around 6.5 keV with an equivalent width of about 60--80 eV was found during the observations, except for the phase near the superior conjunction of the X-ray star, where a weak (equivalent width less than 38 eV) or broad iron line was suggested. The absorption column density determined from the low-energy cut off shows significant change with a 5.6-day orbital period. This feature is explained by the stellar wind of the primary star.
- Publication:
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
- Pub Date:
- February 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990PASJ...42...85K
- Keywords:
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- Black Holes (Astronomy);
- Cygnus Constellation;
- Emission Spectra;
- Iron;
- X Ray Sources;
- X Ray Spectra;
- Spectral Line Width;
- Stellar Orbits;
- Stellar Winds;
- Supergiant Stars;
- Astrophysics;
- CYGNUS X-1;
- IRON LINES;
- X-RAY BINARIES;
- X-RAY SOURCES;
- X-RAY SPECTRA