Published June 1, 1978 | Version v1
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Positions of galactic X-ray sources: 550<lsup(II) <3200

  • 1. Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge (USA). Dept. of Physics

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Precise (20 to 40 in.) celestial positions of 10 galactic x-ray sources in the region 550 < lsup(II) < 3200 are reported. These positions were measured with the rotating modulation collimator detectors on the SAS-3 X-ray observatory. The data were taken as part of a systematic survey of the galactic plane. Five positions reaffirm the identification of optical counterparts for 4U0614+09, 2S0053+604, 4U1145-61, GX301-2, and GX304-1. Positions for the latter four sources and for 4UO142+61 are refinements of previously reported SAS-3 positions. The position for 2S0114+650 has led to the discovery of an optical counterpart. Positions for 4U0142+61, 4U0919-54, A1239-59, and 4U1254-69 are also presented. The optical counterparts of these sources are still to be discovered. The source 2S0114+650 was discovered as part of this work. (author)

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Journal Title
Nature
Journal Volume
273
Journal Issue
5661
Series
Nature (London).
Journal Page Range
364-367
ISSN
0028-0836

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Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
9413110
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
COORDINATES; COSMIC X-RAY SOURCES; DATA; KEV RANGE 01-10
Descriptors DEC
COSMIC RAY SOURCES; ENERGY RANGE; INFORMATION; KEV RANGE

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