A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 005161
Title The Unique Case of the Supernova/GRB Event of 25 April 1998
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0051610101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-zwrfi2m
Author Dr Elena Pian
Description BSAX and BATSE/XTE were able to localize about 20 Gamma Ray Bursts (GRBs).For 13
of these X-ray afterglows have been detected. The observed X-ray counterparts
generally fade rapidly and monotonically with time, following a power-law with
an average index of 1.3. The only exception is GRB980425. This event is positio-
nally and temporally consistent with the Type Ic supernova SN 1998bw exploded in
the nearby galaxy ESO 184-G82 (z=0.0085). This has raised the hypothesis that a
class of GRBs are produced by supernovae. Two weak sources were discovered in
the X-ray error circle by the follow-up BSAX observations but neither of the two
follows the classical power-law afterglow behavior. The aim of the proposed XMM
observ. is to study the spatial and spectral properties of these two sources.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2002-03-28T13:53:34Z/2002-03-28T20:10:38Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's second cornerstone of the Horizon 2000 Science Programme. It carries 3 high throughput X-ray telescopes with an unprecedented effective area, and an optical monitor, the first flown on a X-ray observatory. The large collecting area and ability to make long uninterrupted exposures provide highly sensitive observations.
Since Earth's atmosphere blocks out all X-rays, only a telescope in space can detect and study celestial X-ray sources. The XMM-Newton mission is helping scientists to solve a number of cosmic mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic black holes to the origins of the Universe itself. Observing time on XMM-Newton is being made available to the scientific community, applying for observational periods on a competitive basis.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2003-07-16T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Elena Pian, 2003, 005161, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-zwrfi2m