| Proposal ID | 011229 |
| Title | Cradle to the Grave: A Starburst Sequence |
| Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0112290101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-yq16cru |
| Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Martin Turner |
| Abstract | GT- We propose to observe several local luminous starburst galaxies, in a rough chronological sequence from young starbursts, through mature objects and finally to post-starbursts. This sample will provide a basis to study the X-ray emission mechanisms in starburst galaxies. In particular,these observations will provide constraints on a) the physical conditions of the hot ISM; b) the nature of any bright central X-ray point source; c) the presence and structure of a hot halo or superwind, and d) thecontribution of starburst galaxies to the X-ray background. |
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| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2000-09-13T11:04:58Z/2003-01-28T01:37:41Z |
| Version | 21.51_20241115_1113 |
| 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 | 2004-02-29T00:00:00Z |
| Last Update | 2026-07-09 |
| Keywords | "rough chronological sequence", "starburst galaxy", "starburst sequence", "physical conditions", "xray background", "mature objects", "hot ism", "xray emission mechanisms", "bright central xray", "post starbursts", "hot halo" |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Martin Turner, 2004, 'Cradle to the Grave: A Starburst Sequence', 21.51_20241115_1113, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-yq16cru |
| Rights | Data hosted in the ESA Space Science Archives are distributed under the CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO license. |