Variability of X-ray Emission from M87

New rocket observations of this galaxy, distinguished by an optical jet 1,500 parsec long, suggest a variable X-ray emission probably linked with inhomogeneities in the jet.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1971-02, Vol.229 (5286), p.544-546
Main Authors: BYRAM, E. T, CHUBB, T. A, FRIEDMAN, H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:New rocket observations of this galaxy, distinguished by an optical jet 1,500 parsec long, suggest a variable X-ray emission probably linked with inhomogeneities in the jet.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/229544a0