GT-We propose a raster observation of the bright local group spiral galaxy M33to perform an unbiased study of its population of X-ray sources (SNRs, XRBs,supershells) down to a luminosity limit of 1e35 erg/s (a factor of 10 deeperthan earlier ROSAT observations). EPIC spectra will be used to separate between different source classes. Short term time variability of brighter sources(pulsations of the order of sec) will be investigated as well as long termvariability of the brighter sources (binary light curves, transients,variability of nuclear source). We also will be able to spectrally characterize the diffuse component that is correlated with the inner spiral arms. Observations are ordered to allow timing analysis on different time scales.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2000-08-02T00:23:43Z/2002-01-27T13:18:01Z
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 Bernd Aschenbach, 2002, 'Deep survey of M33 TS33', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-yv5rspi
