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Cygnus X-1, as far as we know, is a black hole; it therefore does not have a size.
However, as with all black holes, it does have an event horizon and this radius is estimated to be around 26km.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoCygnus X-1 is not a black hole. It is an x-ray binary where scientists believe a black hole maybe. They are not sure there is a black hole, but there is a huge probability. Since the mass of the companion to the 18Msun star exceeds the 3Msun limit of a neutron star.
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∙ 14y agoCygnus X-1 is approximately 6,000 light years from us.
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∙ 9y agowell known galactic x ray source and black hole candidate in the constellation cygnus
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When was Cygnus Discovered?
Cygnus, the Swan constellation, can most be seen in the summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
What does the constellation Cygnus represent?
The constellation Cygnus represents a swan. In Greek myths, people would turn into swans to seduce a queen or very pretty nymph.
What is the common name for Cygnus?
Cygnus is the Swan as regards the constellations. Cygnus is the latin for swan. It may also be called the Northern Cross (an analog to the Southern Cross), but this is less common. Wikipedia has more information as well as some additional links. Need a link to that article? You got it.
What is delta in science?
Greek letters such as delta are often used in different contexts. One use that is often given to delta is to indicate the difference between two values. Thus, delta-x can be the same as x2 - x1, where "x2" and "x1" are the values of "x" at different points in time, for example.
What is the deci system?
And by "deci system", do you mean: the prefixes added to units of measurement to change the value of something (metric system)? the Decimal System? which would be a question in the math section the Dewey Decimal System? which would go under a library section used to organize books If it's the first one: The metric system is a system based on the number 10. There are numerous prefixes that are adjoined to units of measurement to increase or decrease the base unit by 10 times the preceding/succeeding value. The most basic prefixes used in high school science classes are Kilo- x1000 the base unit Hecto- x100 " " Deco- x10 Deci- x1/10 Centi- x1/100 Milli- x1/1000
Does Cynus the constallation possess a nebulae?
Yes, a lot. For example the Cocoon nebula, the North America Nebula, the Pelican Nebula, the Veil Nebula and the Crescent Nebula. In addition to the nebulae, Cygnus has binary stars, exoplanets, the X-ray source Cygnus-X1, etc.
What is the constellation cygnus?
Cygnus is a Swan.
What is cygnus zodiac?
Cygnus is not a constellation of the zodiac.
What does Cygnus mean?
Cygnus is Latin for swan.
What is the legend of cygnus?
cygnus mean swan
What is the name of the Cygnus?
The name of the constellation is cygnus.
What is the scientific name swan?
genus cygnus
When was Cygnus Inc created?
Cygnus Inc was created in 1985.
When was CCGS Cygnus created?
CCGS Cygnus was created in 1982.
When was Panulirus cygnus created?
Panulirus cygnus was created in 1962.
When did Cygnus Solutions end?
Cygnus Solutions ended in 2000.
When was Cygnus Solutions created?
Cygnus Solutions was created in 1989.
