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Mass constraints


Mass constraints
The mass function of V404 Cyg strongly supports the hypothesis of the compact object being a black hole. The horizontal dotted line represents the mass of a G9 V secondary. Inclination constraints suggest masses for the compact object in the range 8-15.5 solar masses. [ TIFF ]


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