We propose to observe SN 1006 with the RGS as prime instrument using twopointings of each 50virgulks. We will use spectroscopic diagnostics to investigatethe various shock fronts around the remnant, of which the cosmic rayacceleration region on the NE limb should be particularly interesting. Electrontemperature diagnostics in He-like systems N VI and O VII (and higher, Ne IX,Mg XI if possible) will be used to search for electrons energized at the NE limbto form the population of seed particles for cosmic ray acceleration. RGSspectra will be combined with EPIC images to account as fully as possible forthe effect of the spatial extent of the source on the spectral resolution.Additionally we will use the OM to search for synchrotron radiation in theopt/UV
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2001-08-10T03:59:21Z/2001-08-11T15:29:22Z
Version
17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description
The European Space Agencys (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESAs 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 Earths 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.
European Space Agency, Dr Jacco Vink, 2002, 'SN 1006: A Laboratory for Cosmic Ray Acceleration', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-gkgj9v2
