LS 5039

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LS 5039 is a binary system harboring a compact object and a massive star that emits HE (High Energy) and VHE (Very High Energy) gamma rays, and it is one of the only three known star systems of this kind, together with LS I +61 303 and PSR B1259-63.

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See also

  • LS I +61 303, the only other known VHE gamma ray producing system
Stars of Scutum
Bayer
Variable
  • R
  • S
  • X
  • RS
  • RU
  • RY
  • RZ
  • SS
  • TY
  • UY
  • BX
  • CM
  • EU
  • EV
  • EW
  • FR
  • V367
  • V368
  • V373
  • V430
  • V432
  • V443
  • V447
  • V450
  • V455
  • V475
  • V476
  • V496
HR
  • 6878
  • 6881
  • 6892
  • 6940
  • 6946
  • 6956
  • 6962
  • 6963
  • 6970
  • 6989
  • 7007
  • 7014
  • 7024
  • 7034
  • 7055
  • 7083
  • 7094
  • 7110
  • 7119
HD
  • 169913
  • 174005
  • 174328
Other
  • AS 314
  • COROT-17
  • CRL 2136
  • 1E 1841-045
  • LS 5039
  • 2MASS J18450079-1409036
  • MWC 300
  • OH 17.7-2.0
  • OH 26.5+0.6
  • PSR B1822-09
  • PSR B1823-13
  • PSR B1828-10
  • PSR B1829-10
  • PSR J1833-1034
  • 4U 1850-087
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