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New insights into the Be/X-ray binary system MXB 0656-072

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Context. The X-ray transient MXB 0656-072 is a poorly studied member of high-mass X-ray binaries. Based on the transient nature of the X-ray emission, the detection of pulsations, and the early-type companion, it has been classified as a Be X-ray binary (Be/XRB). However, the flaring activity covering a large fraction of a giant outburst is somehow peculiar.

Source: Astronomy and Astrophysics

DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201219586

Authors: E. Nespoli, P. Reig, A. Zezas

Institutions: Universitat de València, European Space Astronomy Centre, University of Crete, Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas

Language: English

Topic: Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, Generalitat Valenciana

OpenAlex ID: W2076854416