Published August 1975 | Version v1
Journal article

Tidal capture formation of binary systems and X-ray sources in globular clusters

  • 1. Cambridge Univ. (UK). Inst. of Theoretical Astronomy

Description

We propose that the X-ray sources associated with globular clusters are very close binary systems. These result from the tidal capture of compact objects by ordinary stars in the core of the cluster.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Journal Volume
172
Journal Issue
1
Series
Mon. Not. R. Astron. Soc.
Journal Page Range
15P-18P
ISSN
0035-8711

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
6211632
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
No Abstract
Descriptors DEI
BINARY STARS; COSMIC X-RAY SOURCES; STAR CLUSTERS; TIDE
Descriptors DEC
COSMIC RAY SOURCES; STARS

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