Circinus X-1
binary star in the constellation Circinus
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Summary
Circinus X-1 is a high-mass X-ray binary[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Circinus X-1's instance of is recorded as high-mass X-ray binary[3].
- Circinus X-1's constellation is recorded as Circinus[4].
- Circinus X-1's spectral class is recorded as B5Ia[5].
- Circinus X-1's Commons category is recorded as Circinus X-1[6].
- Circinus X-1 comprises neutron star[7].
- Circinus X-1 comprises blue supergiant[8].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as 2MASS J15204084-5710001[9].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as 1RXS J152040.8-571007[10].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as 1XRS 15168-569[11].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as 2U 1516-56[12].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as 3A 1516-569[13].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as 3U 1516-56[14].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as 4U 1516-569[15].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as 4U 1516-56[16].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as GPS 1517-570[17].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as INTREF 645[18].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as PBC J1520.6-5710[19].
- Circinus X-1's catalog code is recorded as BR Cir[20].
- Circinus X-1's apparent magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+21.4'}[21].
- Circinus X-1's apparent magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+21.4'}[22].
- Circinus X-1's apparent magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+12.743'}[23].
- Circinus X-1's apparent magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+11.521'}[24].
- Circinus X-1's apparent magnitude is recorded as {'amount': '+10.692'}[25].
- Circinus X-1's distance from Earth is recorded as {'unit': 'parsec', 'amount': '+9400'}[26].
- Circinus X-1's right ascension is recorded as {'unit': 'degree', 'amount': '+230.170208'}[27].
Body
Definition and Type
Circinus X-1's instance of is recorded as high-mass X-ray binary[3].
Use and Application
Components include neutron star[7], an astronomical object type[28] and blue supergiant[8], an astronomical object type[29].
Why It Matters
Circinus X-1 has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]