Faith Reeves
Pronouns: she/her
Research Mentor(s): Mark Reynolds
Co-Presenter:
Research Mentor School/College/Department: Astronomy / LSA
Presentation Date: April 20
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: Session 1 – 10am – 10:50am
Room: League Ballroom
Authors: Faith Reeves, Mark Reynolds
Presenter: 100
Abstract
The energy emitted from accreting black holes can impact the formation of stars and influence the formation and evolution of galaxies. GRS 1739-278 is a Galactic X-ray binary suspected to contain a stellar mass black hole. In this project, we aim to study X-ray observations of GRS 1739-278 obtained with NASAs Neil Gehrels Swift Telescope to reveal the nature and characteristics of the accretion flow in this source, and study the black hole. This work will add to the current knowledge in the astronomical world regarding energy variation of accreting black holes over time. This new information will allow scientists to further analyze and categorize astronomical objects and how their characteristics impact the Universe.
Interdisciplinary, Physical Sciences
