2025ApJ...987..117S -
Astrophys. J., 987, 117 (2025/July-2)
Intriguing Nature of AM Her-type Candidate CXOU J204734.8+300105.
SHARMA R., JAIN C., PAUL B., DUTTA A. and RANA V.
Abstract (from CDS):
The detection and characterization of periodic X-ray signals are crucial for identifying new compact objects and studying the mechanisms powering their emission. We report on the timing and spectral variability of CXOU J204734.8+300105, a proposed eclipsing polar-type cataclysmic variable (CV) candidate. This source has been observed once with Chandra and twice with XMM-Newton, revealing several intriguing and conflicting features in its X-ray emission. The Chandra observation showed a periodicity of ∼6000 s with an eclipse-like feature. The X-ray light curve from the 2017 XMM-Newton observation showed a period of ∼2000 s without any apparent eclipse, while the simultaneous optical light curve from the Optical Monitor showed a period of ∼6000 s. This variability raises questions about the true nature of the source. Spectral analysis indicates a multicomponent emission and emission lines due to Fe. The spectral characteristics are consistent with those observed in other CV systems. Additionally, we identified optical and near-infrared counterparts from various catalogues. Our findings suggest a dynamic and evolving accretion environment of CXOU J204734.8+300105.
Abstract Copyright:
© 2025. The Author(s). Published by the American Astronomical Society.
Journal keyword(s):
Cataclysmic variable stars - White dwarf stars - Accretion - X-ray binary stars - X-ray sources - Compact objects
Simbad objects:
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