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Proposal ID 014574
Title The X-ray Variability of Eta Car During the Approach to Periastron
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-7b1h8ta
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Michael Corcoran
Abstract We request an observation of Eta Carinae with EPIC in order to accuratelymonitor the X-ray spectrum during the approach to X-ray eclipse and to try tosolve the mystery of the X-ray flaring activity discovered by RXTE.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-01-25T12:57:37Z/2003-01-30T01:55:13Z
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 2004-05-10T00:00:00Z
Keywords "xray variability", "xray flaring activity", "xray spectrum", "EPIC", "xray eclipse", "eta carinae", "eta car"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Michael Corcoran, 2004, 'The X-ray Variability of Eta Car During the Approach to Periastron', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-7b1h8ta