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X-ray spectrum of Kepler's supernova remnant

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/183238· OSTI ID:5160958
Observations made with the Solid State Spectrometer (SSS) aboard the Einstein Observatory confirm Kepler's SNR as an X-ray source with intensity between 1 and 3 keV of 7.2 x 10/sup -11/ ergs cm/sup -2/ s/sup -1/. The X-ray spectrum is similar to those of Cas A and Tycho, with strong line emission from the helium-like species of Si, S, and Ar. Direct comparisons to Tycho's SNR suggest a distance to Kepler's SNR of > or =5 kpc.
Research Organization:
Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
OSTI ID:
5160958
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.; (United States) Vol. 237:3; ISSN AJLEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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