A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 011258
Title GT Observations of Hot Stars: An RGS Spectrum of Eta Carinae
URL

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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-c24a4a3
Author Dr Albert Brinkman
Description GT-The complex region centered on the massive star Eta Carinae is a natural
target for the RGS: the object harbors a point-like X-ray source, as well as a
resolved X-ray nebula, with an unusual and likely complex spectrum. CCD
spectroscopy with ASCA has revealed (expected) large abundance anomalies, such
as a strong N overabundance. The RGS has much higher effective spectral
resolving power than any other astrophysical spectrometer for study of the
extended nebula, and can address such issues as the line excitation mechanism(s)
and non-equilibrium effects, and their distribution among the various spatial
components. A proper understanding of these issues is a prerequisite for
reliable abundance determinations.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2000-07-26T04:59:20Z/2000-07-28T03:16:30Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 2002-05-02T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Albert Brinkman, 2002, 011258, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-c24a4a3