NASA NTRS · 19760019033
The observation program for the GSFC cosmic X-ray spectroscopy experiment
Abstract
The cosmic X-ray spectroscopy experiment on OSO-8 will observe seven X-ray binary sources in its first six months of operation. If possible, each of these sources will be observed for one or more binary orbits so that the X-ray spectrum of each object can be observed through all phases of its orbit. For the two pulsing binaries, Her X-1 and Cen X-3, spectral variations over the pulse period will be studied. Simultaneous radio observations of Cyg X-1 and Cyg X-3 will search for any correlation between radio and X-ray emission. During the first year of operation, the detectors will observe over 50% of the known X-ray sources.
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Becker, R. H., Boldt, E. A., Holt, S. S., Pravdo, S. H., Rothschild, R. E., Serlemitsos, P. J., Swank, J. H.. 1976-01-01. The observation program for the GSFC cosmic X-ray spectroscopy experiment. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760019033
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