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Proposal ID 011130
Title Globular clusters SSC_42
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-q89ksr4
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Michael Watson
Abstract GT-The evolution of globular clusters is governedby their close binary stars, however finding thesebinaries presents a considerable observationalchallenge. We will survey the globular clusterM55, searching for X-ray binaries, cataclysmic variables,and other close binaries.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2001-10-17T20:03:59Z/2001-10-18T03:29:08Z
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.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2003-05-04T00:00:00Z
Keywords "M55", "xray binary", "globular cluster ssc_42", "close binary", "globular cluster", "cataclysmic variables", "close binary stars", "globular cluster m55"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Michael Watson, 2003, 'Globular clusters SSC_42', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-q89ksr4