An RXTE observation of the Seyfert 1 galaxy MCG - 6-30-15: X-ray reflection and the iron abundance

J. C. Lee; A. C. Fabian; C. S. Reynolds; K. Iwasawa; W. N. Brandt

doi:10.1046/j.1365-8711.1998.01925.x

An RXTE observation of the Seyfert 1 galaxy MCG - 6-30-15: X-ray reflection and the iron abundance

J. C. Lee, A. C. Fabian, C. S. Reynolds, K. Iwasawa, W. N. Brandt

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We report on a 50-ks observation of the bright Seyfert 1 galaxy MCG - 6-30-15 with the Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer. The data clearly show the broad fluorescent iron line (equivalent width ∼ 250 eV) and the Compton reflection continuum at higher energies. A comparison of the iron line and the reflection continuum has enabled us to constrain the reflective fraction and the elemental abundances in the accretion disc. Temporal studies provide evidence that spectral variability is a result of changes in both the amount of reflection seen and the properties of the primary X-ray source itself.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	583-588
Number of pages	6
Journal	Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Volume	300
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-8711.1998.01925.x
State	Published - Oct 21 1998

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