Chandra observation of the dipping source XB 1254-690
Abstract
We present the results of a 53 ks long Chandra observation of the dipping source XB 1254-690. During the observation neither bursts or dips were observed. From the zero-order image we estimated the precise X-ray coordinates of the source with a 90% uncertainty of 0.6´´. Since the lightcurve did not show any significant variability, we extracted the spectrum corresponding to the whole observation. We confirmed the presence of the Fe XXVI Kα absorption lines with a larger accuracy with respect to the previous XMM EPIC pn observation. Assuming that the line width were due to a bulk motion or a turbulence associated to the coronal activity, we estimate that the lines were produced in a photoionized absorber between the coronal radius and the outer edge of the accretion disk.
- Publication:
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Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pub Date:
- March 2007
- DOI:
- 10.1051/0004-6361:20065644
- arXiv:
- arXiv:astro-ph/0612592
- Bibcode:
- 2007A&A...464..291I
- Keywords:
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- accretion;
- accretion disks;
- stars: individual: XB;
- 1254-690;
- stars: neutron;
- X-rays: stars;
- X-rays:;
- binaries;
- line: identification;
- Astrophysics
- E-Print:
- 8 pages, 10 figs, accepted by A&