Cygnus X-3

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:star
gptkbp:associated_with massive star formation regions
gptkbp:collaborations collaborative research efforts
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Wolf
gptkb:Supernova
gptkbp:contains_star gptkb:Giant
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Bruce_Balick
gptkbp:discovery_year gptkb:1966
gptkb:1967
gptkbp:distance_from_earth 7,000 light years
about 7,000 light years
gptkbp:emissions_standard gptkb:X-rays
shows emission lines in spectra
gptkbp:file_system surrounded by an accretion disk
gptkbp:has_astrophysical_models used in astrophysical models
gptkbp:has_astrophysical_phenomena associated with various astrophysical phenomena
gptkbp:has_astrophysical_research focus of astrophysical research
gptkbp:has_black_hole_candidate considered a black hole candidate
gptkbp:has_companion neutron star companion
gptkbp:has_discovery_impact impact on understanding of black holes
gptkbp:has_energy_output high energy output
gptkbp:has_future_research subject of future research projects
gptkbp:has_historical_significance historically significant in astronomy
gptkbp:has_luminosity approximately 100,000 times that of the Sun
about 100,000 times that of the Sun
gptkbp:has_mass_loss_rate high mass loss rate from the Wolf-Rayet star
gptkbp:has_mass_transfer mass transfer from the Wolf-Rayet star
gptkbp:has_observational_challenges challenges in observation due to distance
gptkbp:has_observational_data extensive observational data available
gptkbp:has_periodicity exhibits periodic outbursts
gptkbp:has_publications numerous scientific publications
gptkbp:has_radio_wavelength_emission detected
gptkbp:has_research_focus focus of many astrophysical studies
gptkbp:has_spectral_type WC5
gptkbp:has_variations in X-ray brightness
exhibits variability in X-ray emissions
variability on time scales of seconds to hours
gptkbp:has_xray_binaries one of the first identified X-ray binaries
gptkbp:has_xray_flare known for X-ray flares
gptkbp:has_xray_spectra X-ray spectra analyzed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cygnus X-3
gptkbp:is_associated_with gamma-ray bursts
gptkbp:is_considered a prototype of microquasars
gptkbp:is_known_for its strong X-ray emissions
gptkbp:is_located_at declination +40° 57' 00''
right ascension 16h 19m 55.7s
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:Chandra_X-ray_Observatory
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_Milky_Way_galaxy
gptkbp:is_studied_in astrophysics
gptkbp:lighting light curve shows variability
also emits gamma rays
one of the brightest X-ray sources
gptkbp:located_in constellation Cygnus
gptkbp:mass approximately 10 solar masses
about 10 solar masses
gptkbp:orbital_period about 4.8 hours
4.8 hours
gptkbp:primary_star_type gptkb:Wolf
gptkbp:public_interest of interest to the public and media
gptkbp:radio_wavelength_emission strong radio source
gptkbp:research spectroscopic data collected
gptkbp:research_importance important for understanding binary systems
gptkbp:secondary_star_type gptkb:Supernova
gptkbp:significance important for studying stellar evolution
gptkbp:type gptkb:medical_imaging
microquasar
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cygnus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5