Differences in the line shapes become apparent
when we look at a single line (here Ne
X
, Ly
a
)
z
Pup
(O4 I)
Capella
(G2 III)
The x-ray emission
lines in the hot star
z
Pup
are
broad --
the wind shock
scenario is looking
good!
But note, the line
isn’t just broad, it’s
also blueshifted and
asymmetric…