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Polarized NIR and X-ray flares from Sagittarius A*

Authors :
Eckart, A.
Baganoff, F. K.
Zamaninasab, M.
Morris, M. R.
Schödel, R.
Meyer, L.
Muzic, K.
Bautz, M. W.
Brandt, W. N.
Garmire, G. P.
Ricker, G. R.
Kunneriath, D.
Straubmeier, C.
Duschl, W.
Dovciak, M.
Karas, V.
Markoff, S.
Najarro, F.
Mauerhan, J.
Moultaka, J.
Zensus, A.
Eckart, A.
Baganoff, F. K.
Zamaninasab, M.
Morris, M. R.
Schödel, R.
Meyer, L.
Muzic, K.
Bautz, M. W.
Brandt, W. N.
Garmire, G. P.
Ricker, G. R.
Kunneriath, D.
Straubmeier, C.
Duschl, W.
Dovciak, M.
Karas, V.
Markoff, S.
Najarro, F.
Mauerhan, J.
Moultaka, J.
Zensus, A.
Source :
Astronomy and Astrophysics; March 2008, Vol. 479 Issue: 3 p625-639, 15p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Context.Stellar dynamics indicate the presence of a supermassive 3-4 $\times$106$M_{\odot}$black hole at the Galactic Center. It is associated with the variable radio, near-infrared, and X-ray source Sagittarius A* (SgrA*).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00046361 and 14320746
Volume :
479
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs53157444
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078793