Scorpius X-1

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf star
gptkbp:associatedWith the_Scorpius_constellation
gptkbp:beam is a member of the class of X-ray binaries
gptkbp:collaborations studied by multiple international teams
subject of collaborative studies across disciplines
gptkbp:companionPlants main-sequence star
gptkbp:engagements high accretion rate observed
gptkbp:established Bruce G. Elmegreen
gptkbp:firstFlight identified as an X-ray source
gptkbp:hasResearchFocus pivotal in X-ray binaries research
gptkbp:historicalResearch continues to be a focus for future research
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first X-ray binary discovered
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scorpius X-1
gptkbp:influence contributes to understanding of accretion processes
gptkbp:is_monitored_by shows rapid variability in X-ray emissions
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy frequent X-ray flares observed
gptkbp:issueDate surrounds the black hole
gptkbp:length approximately 2.7 kiloparsecs
gptkbp:lighting approximately 1000 times that of the Sun
exhibits variability in brightness
gptkbp:locatedIn constellation_Scorpius
gptkbp:model used to test theoretical models of black holes
gptkbp:notableFor being one of the brightest X-ray sources
gptkbp:notableTracks occurs from the companion star
gptkbp:officialResidence utilizes advanced observational techniques
collected from various space telescopes
gptkbp:orbitalInclination approximately 0.787 days
gptkbp:powerOutput emits high-energy X-rays
gptkbp:productionCompany approximately 0.5 solar masses
gptkbp:releaseYear 1962
gptkbp:researchAreas analyzed for spectral characteristics
gptkbp:researchFocus strong X-ray source
gptkbp:researchInterest key target for astrophysical research
numerous publications in scientific literature
gptkbp:scientificName important for studying black hole formation
gptkbp:type stellar black hole
O9.5V
stellar-mass black hole
gptkbp:universe demonstrates effects of strong gravity
gptkbp:vision provides insights into stellar evolution processes
gptkbp:visitedBy gptkb:NASA's_Chandra_X-ray_Observatory
European_Space_Agency's_XMM-Newton
gptkbp:weight approximately 2.7 solar masses