1RXS
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1RXS is an acronym which is the prefix used for the First ROSAT X-ray Survey (1st ROSAT X-ray Survey). This is a catalogue of astronomical objects that were visible in the X-ray spectrum from the ROSAT satellite, in the field of X-ray astronomy.
Examinations of 1RXS has shown that many sources can be identified, such as old neutron stars, while other entries are "intriguing", according to one researcher.[1]
See also
- 1RXS J160929.1−210524, example
References
- ↑ David L. Kaplan - The Diversity of Neutron Stars (2004) - Page 237 (Google books link)
External links
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