Uncovering the Spectral Evolution of XTE J1810-189: What Astronomers Have Discovered
Astronomers have recently made a major breakthrough in the study of X-ray binaries. X-ray binaries are binary stars which emit X-ray radiation from their interaction with each other. One particular X-ray binary, XTE J1810-189, has been studied over the past decade.
In a recent publication, astronomers from the University of Southampton have presented their findings on the spectral evolution of XTE J1810-189. Using a combination of data from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center, they were able to study the evolution of the X-ray spectrum of XTE J1810-189 over a decade-long period. Their results showed that the spectrum changed significantly over time, with the X-ray emission becoming harder and more intense. This new research provides further insight into the behavior of X-ray binaries, and could help to further our understanding of these powerful celestial objects.
source: Phys.org