Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
SS433 is the prototype microquasar in the Galaxy and may even be analogous to the ULX sources if the jets' kinetic energy is taken into account. However, in spite of 20 years of study, our constraints on the nature of the binary system are extremely limited as a result of the dificulty of locating spectral features that can reveal the nature and motion of the mass donor. Newly acquired, high resolution blue spectra taken when the (precessing) disc is edge-on suggest that the binary is close to a common-envelope phase, and hence providing kinematic constraints is extremely dificult. Nevertheless, we do find evidence for a massive donor, as expected for the inferred very high mass transfer rate, and we compare SS433's properties with those of Cyg X-3. © Copyright 2004: IA, UNAM).
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica: Serie de Conferencias
First Page
50
Last Page
52
Recommended Citation
Charles, P., Barnes, A., Casares, J., Clark, J., Clarkson, W., Harlaftis, E., Hynes, R., Marsh, T., & Steeghs, D. (2004). SS433: The microquasar link with ulxs?. Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica: Serie de Conferencias, 20, 50-52. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0252921100151875