HEAO 1 A-2 low-energy detector X-ray spectra of the Lupus Loop and SN 1006
- Calgary, University (Canada) Pennsylvania State University, University Park (USA) Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, Boulder, CO (USA)
The Lupus Loop and SN 1006 were observed by the A-2 low-energy detector proportional counters on the HEAO 1 satellite as part of the all-sky survey. As a result of a major advance in understanding of detector response and background accurate analysis of the data has become possible. Soft X-ray spectra for both supernova remnants were constructed from the PHA data taken during the scanning observations. Single-temperature and two-temperature Raymond-Smith models were fitted to the observed spectra. In addition, power-law and power-law plus one-temperature models were fitted to the spectrum of SN 1006. Only two-component models provide an adequate description for both Lupus Loop and SN 1006 spectra. The temperatures, column densities, and emission measures are significantly more accurate than previous results. 29 refs.
- OSTI ID:
- 5503857
- Journal Information:
- Astrophysical Journal; (United States), Vol. 374; ISSN 0004-637X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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