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Proposal ID 014776
Title SN 2001ci: A type Ic supernova in NGC 3079
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-tx1qhie
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Wolfgang Pietsch
Abstract We propose a 45 ks XMM-Newton EPIC observation of SN 2001ci, a type Icsupernova (SN) that exploded around April 20, 2001 about 25 north of thenucleus of NGC 3079. While type II SNe have been established as X-rayemitters in nearby galaxies by Einstein and ROSAT detections, only one SNtype Ic, SN 1994I was detected. SN 2001ci is selected for its type and therelatively small distance for XMM-Newton follow-up observations. AnXMM-Newton observation of NGC 3079 by us shortly before the SN explosion isan additional benefit. For a better understanding of the shock wavesinteracting with the circumstellar matter around type Ic SNe X-raylightcurves and spectra are urgently needed.
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Instrument EPN, RGS1, OM, RGS2, EMOS1, EMOS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-10-14T03:03:50Z/2003-10-14T15:23:50Z
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 2004-11-01T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2026-06-19
Keywords "xmm newton epic", "EPIC", "ngc 3079", "onlysupernovatype ic", "nearby galaxy", "rosat detections", "XMM", "type ii sne", "xmm newton", "shock waves interacting", "circumstellar matter", "type ic supernova", "XMM-Newton", "additional benefit", "sn 2001ci", "NGC 3079", "xray emitters", "ROSAT"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Wolfgang Pietsch, 2004, 'SN 2001ci: A type Ic supernova in NGC 3079', 21.51_20241115_1113, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-tx1qhie
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