Recycling Matter in the Universe. X-ray observations of SBS 1150+599A (PN G135.9+55.9)

G. Tovmassian, J. Tomsick, R. Napiwotzki, L. Yungelson, M. Pena, G. Stasinska, M.G. Richer

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Abstract

We present X‐ray observations of the close binary nucleus of the planetary nebula SBS 1150+599A obtained with the XMM‐Newton satellite. Only one component of the binary can be observed in optical‐UV. New X‐ray observations show that the previously invisible component is a very hot compact star. This finding allows us to deduce rough values for the basic parameters of the binary. With a high probability the total mass of the system exceeds Chandrasekhar limit and makes the SBS 1150+599A one of the best candidate for a supernova type Ia progenitor
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAstrophysics of Compact Objects
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Conference on Astrophysics of Compact Objects
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics (AIP)
Pages62-65
ISBN (Print)978-0-7354-0485-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Publication series

NameAIP Conf Procs
Volume968

Keywords

  • Supernovae
  • Symbiotic stars

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