Hercules X-1
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Hercules X-1 (Her X-1), also known as 4U1656+35, is a moderately strong X-ray binary source first studied by the Uhuru satellite. It is composed of a neutron star accreting matter from a normal star (HZ Her) probably due to Roche lobe overflow.
Quick Facts Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000, Constellation ...
Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
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Constellation | Hercules |
Right ascension | 16 57 49.83[1] |
Declination | +35 20 32.6[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.83[1] |
Spectral type | DA[1] |
Other designations | |
4U 1656+35, HZ Her | |
Database references | |
SIMBAD | data |
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