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Name 006234
Title Spectroscopy of thermal supernova remnants in the Large Magellanic Cloud
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0062340101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0062340501

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-lppcjv6
Author Dr Jean Ballet
Description We propose to observe thermal supernova remnants in the Large
Magellanic Cloud, fainter than those included in the CAL, PV or GT programmes,
with the RGS and the EPIC . Our aim is to build a reference catalogue
of remnants at a well-known distance, for testing SNR models and qualifying
statistical studies over larger samples.
The XMM RGS offers a rare opportunity to obtain global spectra at spectral
resolution of 100 or so around 1 keV. This is crucial for distinguishing lines
in thermal spectra. The XMM EPIC will provide good imaging and
high sensitivity spectroscopy. The EPIC and RGS together will allow
to measure the continuum level accurately.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2001-03-29T09:26:00Z/2001-03-29T17:40:38Z
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 2003-05-10T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Jean Ballet, 2003, 006234, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-lppcjv6