obs1: Initial test of the new XMM-Newton single-boresight finally 3C273 NOT USED as not schedulable in 283obs2: Initial test of the new XMM-Newton single-boresight:new target PKS0558-504obs3: pn cal at high energies: CasAobs5: Timing mode calibration in EPIC MOS: Crabobs6: 2nd test of the new XMM-Newton single-boresight PKS0558-504obs9: pn: comparison of low energy line positions between individual CCDsobs10: 3rd test of the new XMM-Newton single-boresight 3C273obs11+12: NRCO#31: PN Large window fast CTI determination (N132D) PA=87obs13+14: NRCO#47: Rep. PN Large window fast CTI determination (N132D) PA=324
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2001-06-26T02:37:01Z/2005-05-08T04:09:49Z
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 Fred Jansen XMM-Newton PS, 2005, 'NRCO main proposal', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-f799ftj
