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Tananbaum, H.

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NASA NTRS1979

Detection of X-ray emission from distant clusters of galaxies

The paper reports the first extensive detection of X-ray emission from clusters of galaxies at cosmological distances. The properties of these objects are similar to those observed in objects at low redshifts. The 0.5-4.5 keV luminosities are in the range of less than 1 x 10 to the 43rd to 2 x 10 to the 45th ergs/s; the core radii are on the order of 0.5 Mpc; and Bautz-Morgan type I clusters are more luminous than types II or III. The observations are consistent with models assuming an evolving cluster potential and moderately efficient galaxy formation, but do not require them when observational selection is considered. X-ray observations of the 3C 295 cluster indicate that there is sufficient intergalactic medium to cause stripping of the cluster spirals, but the colors of these galaxies imply that they have not been stripped. A possible explanation of this discrepancy is discussed.

Henry, J. P.↗
NASA NTRS1978

Transient X-ray sources in the galactic plane

Uhuru observations of the galactic plane indicate the presence of four X-ray sources not previously characterized as transient: MX 0836-42, A1918+14, 4U 1730-22, and 4U 1807-10. X-ray light curves as well as positional and spectral information are presented for these sources and for 4U 1908+00, a recurrent transient source. The frequency, duration, and intensity of galactic-plane transients during the Uhuru lifetime are discussed. Transient X-ray sources appear to be divided into two classes based primarily on an observed bimodal spectral temperature distribution.

Cominsky, L.↗
NASA NTRS1978

Uhuru observations of X-ray emission from Seyfert galaxies

A point summation technique has been used to analyze systematically the Uhuru data for X-ray emission from the 88 Seyfert galaxies listed by Weedman (1977), plus MCG 8-11-11 reported by the Ariel 5 group. In addition to measuring the average X-ray intensity for 15 sources reported in the 4U and 2A catalogs, three new candidate sources are found. X-ray variability has previously been reported for NGC 4151, 3C 390.3, and MCG 8-11-11; Mrk 279 is now also found to vary. Furthermore, significant flaring activity from NGC 4151 was observed with as much as a factor of 10 increase in intensity on a time possibly as short as 730 seconds. The local X-ray volume emissivity of Seyfert galaxies is measured, and it is found, with standard assumptions, that from 6% to 25% of the diffuse 2-10-keV X-ray background can be attributed to emission from Seyfert galaxies. The data show that the luminosity function for X-ray Seyferts is rather steep.

Tananbaum, H.↗
NASA NTRS1977

Uhuru observations of the globular cluster X-ray source NGC 6712

Two years of Uhuru observations of the globular-cluster X-ray source A1850-08 = NGC 6712 are reported. An X-ray flare with a duration longer than that of reported X-ray bursts but shorter than that of X-ray transients is analyzed during which the source reached an intensity approximately one-third that of the Crab Nebula. It is found that the source shows day-to-day variability similar to that observed for the other six globular-cluster sources and for the great majority of galactic X-ray sources. A location is determined with 90% confidence by combining the Uhuru location with the Ariel 5 error box, and the identification of the X-ray source with the globular cluster is confirmed. Several possible models for the flaring behavior of the source are evaluated.

Cominsky, L.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Uhuru observations of 4U 1608-52 - The 'steady' X-ray source associated with the X-ray burst source in Norma

Data are presented for the X-ray source 4U 1608-52, summarizing its light curve, location, and spectral parameters. Evidence is presented showing that this source is the 'steady' X-ray counterpart of the X-ray burst source in Norma. The spectrum of the 'steady' source is compared with the spectrum observed during two bursts, and it is noted that there is substantially more low-energy absorption during the bursts. The 'steady' source spectral data are used to examine the optical data, and it is concluded that if the X-ray spectrum is thermal, then a globular-cluster counterpart probably would have been detected (whereas none has been). Further X-ray and optical observations are suggested for this source, since an optical identification may be central in determining whether all X-ray bursts have a common origin and if this origin requires a globular-cluster environment.

Tananbaum, H.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Survey of intensity variability of strong galactic X-ray sources from Uhuru

X-ray observations made with the Uhuru satellite have been used to study the characteristics of the intensity of 19 strong galactic sources. On a time scale of 0.1-1.0 s, all but two these sources showed variability at a significance level greater than 3 sigmas. On longer time scales - minutes to hours - all but three sources showed variations above the 3-sigma level. In addition to characterizing in a systematic way the broad range of variability of the galactic X-ray sources, the results are applied to specific models of Cygnus X-1 and Cygnus X-3. Comments are also made on the similar nature of the strong galactic-center X-ray sources and the globular-cluster sources.

Forman, W.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Uhuru observations of the galactic plane in 1970, 1971, and 1972

Uhuru observations of the galactic plane in 1970, 1971, and 1972 are analyzed. The great majority of the galactic X-ray sources are not 'transient'. Some of the so-called transient sources persist for long periods of time at an intensity of a few percent of their peak values. The data suggest that the transient sources may be quite similar to the other galactic sources with outbursts caused by changes in the accretion rate.

Forman, W.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Uhuru observations of short-time-scale variations of the Crab

We have analyzed Uhuru X-ray observations of the Crab and found statistically significant variability in the intensity on time scales of several tenths of a second. Our results imply either that the X-ray emission from the pulsar NP 0532 is highly variable or that we have observed a previously undetected compact source of X-rays.

Forman, W.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Observations of Circinus X-1 from Uhuru

Analysis of Uhuru observations of the X-ray source Cir X-1 (3U 1516-56) suggests that the source may be a binary with a period longer than 15.0 days. Significant intensity variations have been observed on all time scales from 0.1 sec to days. Changes in the X-ray energy spectrum from 2 to 20 keV have also been found. A refined X-ray position, containing no obvious optical counterpart, is reported. The similarities between Cyg X-1 and Cir X-1 suggest that the X rays from Cir X-1 may be produced by accretion onto a massive, collapsed object.

Jones, C.↗
NASA NTRS1974

Correlation analysis of X-ray emission from Cygnus X-1

Normalized autocorrelation and cross-correlation coefficients have been calculated for the X-ray emission of Cygnus X-1 in two energy bins, 2.1-5.1 keV and 5.1-12 keV. The analysis shows a strong correlation between the pulsations in the two energy bins, with the low-energy pulsations lagging behind the high-energy ones, or alternatively a shorter duration of the pulse trains in the high-energy bin. The power spectral density derived from the autocorrelation functions indicates a larger contribution of the high-frequency components for the higher-energy X-rays.

Brinkman, A. C.↗
NASA NTRS1974

The third Uhuru catalog of X-ray sources

A new edition of the catalog of X-ray sources observed with Uhuru is presented. About 125 days of data have been analyzed for the 3U catalog, yielding a total of 161 X-ray sources. The distribution of sources is similar to that obtained for earlier editions of this catalog. Location error regions for many of the sources previously listed in the 2U catalog have been significantly reduced in size.

Giacconi, R.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Clusters of galaxies with a wide range of X-ray luminosities.

A search through 125 days of Uhuru data for X-ray emission from X-ray sources associated with Abell clusters is reported. X rays from 16 clusters have been observed. Ten of these are newly discovered and not listed in the previous Uhuru catalog. Seven cases, where the 22 MHz flux has been measured, show a wide spread of relative X-ray and radio luminosity. The discovery of low-richness clusters with high X-ray luminosity provides a possible explanation for some of the unidentified high-latitude X-ray sources.

Kellogg, E.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Further X-ray observations of Hercules X-1 from Uhuru.

Recent data are presented concerning the X-ray source Hercules X-1. Details of the 1.24-sec pulse shape and its variability are shown. The 1.24-sec period is observed to decrease with time, with an overall change of 4.5 microsec between January and July 1972. The X-ray intensity shows regular on states lasting 11 or 12 days followed by 24-day off states. While the source turn-on is not strictly periodic, the shape of the on state can be used to determine a period of 34.88 plus or minus 0.12 days for this cycle. The source turn-ons are found to only occur at one of two well-defined phases in the 1.7-day orbit.-

Giacconi, R.↗
NASA NTRS1973

The X-ray structure of the Vela X region observed from Uhuru.

The X-ray source 2U 0832-45 in the Vela X region is centered on the pulsar PSR 0833-45 and is less than 1.2 deg in extent. Weak X-ray emission is seen from two other localized regions within the radio complex, but the diffuse emission of the Vela X-ray nebula seen below 2 keV is not detected in the Uhuru energy range. We consider it likely that the X-ray source at the pulsar is being excited by the rotational energy loss of the pulsar.

Kellogg, E.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Evidence for the binary nature of 2U 1700-37.

Analysis of Uhuru data on the X-ray source 2U 1700-37 has revealed the presence of regular occultations. The period is 3.4 days with an occultation duration of 1.1 days. The source is highly variable on a time scale of minutes. Significant intensity variations have also been observed on a time scale of 0.1 second with a 3 sigma upper limit of 17 percent on the percentage periodically pulsed. The energy spectrum is flat and shows a large amount of low-energy absorption. The data indicate that 2U 1700-37 is an X-ray source in a binary system. The 6.6-mag O7f star HD 153919 is suggested as the optical candidate.-

Jones, C.↗
NASA NTRS1972

The Uhuru catalog of X-ray sources.

A catalog of X-ray sources observed with the Uhuru satellite is presented. About 70 days of data have been analyzed for this catalog resulting in 125 sources. Approximately two-thirds of the sources are located within plus or minus 20 deg of the galactic plane. Some of the sources at higher galactic latitudes are identified with known extragalactic objects. Most of the strong sources near the galactic plane are found to be variable.

Giacconi, R.↗