A NuSTAR Observation of Nova V475 Sco
Abstract
The first detection of copious X-ray flux froma Galactic nova with NuSTAR highlights the capabilities of this satellite for Nova research. This very fast nova was observed 10 days after the observed optical maximum and a luminous X-ray source was observed with about 1.7x10(-11) erg/s and a thermal plasma spectrum peaking at 2.6 keV. We discuss the possible origins of the emission and physical significance for the outburst physics.
- Publication:
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AAS/High Energy Astrophysics Division #14
- Pub Date:
- August 2014
- Bibcode:
- 2014HEAD...1412103O