A detection of the donor star of Aquila X-1 during its 2004 outburst?

Phase-resolved high-resolution optical spectroscopy has revealed narrow N III and He II emission lines from the soft X-ray transient Aquila X-1 during its 2004 outburst that move as a function of the orbit consistent with the phasing of the donor star. Under the assumption that these lines come from...

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Main Authors: Cornelisse, R, Casares, J, Steeghs, D, Barnes, A, Charles, P, Hynes, R, O'Brien, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007