GT-We propose a deep XMM observation of the nearby supergiant Sc spiral galaxyM101 in order to study the extensive diffuse X-ray emission associatedwith its galactic disk. Specifically we will be able to map thetemperature distribution of the diffuse emission, determine the metalabundance and search for the shadowing effects caused by absorption inthe galaxy.s cool gas component. We will also investigate the spatial andand luminosity distribution of M101.s bright X-ray source population andstudy the X-ray spectral and temporal properties of the more luminoussources including several superluminous objects.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2002-06-04T02:06:57Z/2002-06-04T14:09:47Z
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 Michael Watson, 2003, 'The Origin of the X-ray Emission in M101 SSC_38', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-246tda6
