Centaurus X-13

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:medical_imaging
gptkb:star
gptkbp:analysis involves complex modeling techniques
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:supernova_remnants
gptkbp:collaboration involving multiple observatories
NASA and ESA missions
gptkbp:collaborations with universities and research institutions
with international astrophysics teams
gptkbp:collection from various space telescopes
gptkbp:community actively studies its properties
gptkbp:components neutron star and companion star
gptkbp:contains gptkb:supermassive_black_hole
companion star
gptkbp:coordinates in the Milky Way galaxy
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:NASA
C. B. Markwardt
gptkbp:discovery_year gptkb:1971
gptkbp:distance_from_earth approximately 10,000 light years
gptkbp:emissions_standard gptkb:X-rays
gptkbp:energy_spectrum shows distinct features
gptkbp:file_system present around the neutron star
gptkbp:future_prospects ongoing studies planned
gptkbp:has_luminosity varies with time
between neutron star and companion star
gptkbp:has_spectral_type varies with observations
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the early discovered X-ray binaries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Centaurus X-13
gptkbp:impact provides insights into stellar evolution
enhances knowledge of compact objects
gptkbp:impact_on_understanding of binary star systems
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:Chandra_X-ray_Observatory
gptkbp:lighting monitored over time
high-energy X-rays
shows periodic variations
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Centaurus_constellation
gptkbp:migration from secondary to primary star
gptkbp:model developed to explain its behavior
gptkbp:next_event planned with next-generation telescopes
gptkbp:notable_for its X-ray emissions
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 5.5 days
gptkbp:power_source high during outbursts
gptkbp:primary_star_type gptkb:Supernova
gptkbp:provides_information_on among global research teams
gptkbp:public_interest due to its unique characteristics
gptkbp:publications numerous papers published
gptkbp:research collected over decades
due to distance and brightness variations
documented since its discovery.
focused on accretion processes
includes X-ray timing and spectroscopy
gptkbp:research_importance important for studying neutron stars
gptkbp:secondary_star_type gptkb:main-sequence_star
gptkbp:sensor in 1971
gptkbp:system similar to other X-ray binaries
gptkbp:type gptkb:medical_imaging
gptkb:supermassive_black_hole
gptkbp:variable_star yes
gptkbp:x-ray_binaries part of the class of X-ray binaries
gptkbp:x-ray_flare observed during studies
gptkbp:x-ray_outbursts characterized by sudden increases in brightness
gptkbp:x-ray_spectra analyzed for understanding composition