Observations of variable and transient X-ray sources with the Ariel V sky survey experiment

Results obtained during the first six mos in orbit of ARIEL-5 with the Leicester Sky Survey are reviewed. Among 80 sources found by a scan of the Milky Way, 16 are new, and 11 UHURU sources in the scanned region are not detected. Some of these sources may be transient. The light curve of Cen X-3 in...

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Published in:Astrophysics and space science 1976-06, Vol.42 (1), p.143-159
Main Authors: Pounds, K. A., Cooke, B. A., Ricketts, M. J., Turner, M. J., Peacock, A., Eadie, G.
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Language:English
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Summary:Results obtained during the first six mos in orbit of ARIEL-5 with the Leicester Sky Survey are reviewed. Among 80 sources found by a scan of the Milky Way, 16 are new, and 11 UHURU sources in the scanned region are not detected. Some of these sources may be transient. The light curve of Cen X-3 in a binary cycle shows a dip between phases 0.5 and 0.75, and a secondary maximum at the center of the dip. The dip and the maximum become progressively weaker in the succeeding cycles. These features are interpreted in terms of the stellar wind accretion model. Cyg X-1 observation for 14 days gives a broad minimum around superior conjunction. Four bright transient sources of nova-like light curves have been observed. The light curves and the spectra are given for TrA X-1 (A1524-62) and Tau X-T (A0535 + 26).
ISSN:0004-640X
1572-946X
DOI:10.1007/BF00645535