The Discovery of Low-Level Iron Line Emission from CYGNUS-X-1

White, N. E.; Barr, P.; Page, C.

Germany, United Kingdom

Abstract

We present the results of seven observations of the X-ray spectrum of Cyg X-1, made with the GSPC on board the EXOSAT observatory. We report the discovery of an iron emission line in its spectrum. The likely origin of this feature is discussed.

1985 Space Science Reviews
Exosat 1