GT-We propose a 10ksec total observation of the black holecandidates LMC X-1, and GX 339-4. The aim is to extend the time-line for which high quality spectral observations of these objects are available and to study their low energy spectrum in greater detail, concentrating onaccretion disk physics, Fe line analysis, and a study of the short term and long term temporal properties of the sources.The observation of 339-4 should be performed directly before orafter the observation of 339-4 from the associated proposal.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2000-09-11T17:22:54Z/2000-10-21T17:45:40Z
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 Martin Turner, 2002, 'A Comparative Study of High-State Black Hole Candidates', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-pjyfkmd
