X-Ray Binary Sources:  Then Again
* The ASCA Solid State Imaging
Spectrometer observation of Cyg X-
3 did indeed confirm the presence of
Fe K emission in the spectrum, but
indicated that it was far from the
most prominent feature.
* Liedahl & Paerels showed that in
addition to H-like and He-like line
emission from lower-Z elements, we
also see narrow radiative
recombination continua (RRCs).
* These indicate that the line emitting
gas is photoionized - suspected, but
never previously demonstrated for
accretion-powered sources.
Liedahl & Paerels, 1996, Ap. J., 468, L33.