Q& A: Black Holes
Q:
Can you tell me what is the distance between the XTEJ1118+480
black hole and its companion star?
A:
The distance from the black hole XTE J1118+480 has
been estimated to be 1.9 million kilometers. See the
accompanying sketch. Reference: J. McClintock et al. 2001
Astrophys. J. 551, L147
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