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Name 014975
Title High Energy Processes at the Earliest Stages of Massive Star Formation
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0149750301
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0149750601

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qcho33d
Author Dr Kerp Juergen
Description We propose to observed with XMM-Newton EPIC PN the youngest sites of high mass
star formation. Recent ASCA observations suggest, that the earliest evolutionary
states of massive star formation are associated with hard X-ray emission. A
systematic proof of this finding can only come from the superior sensitivity of
XMM-Newton. The observations will allow us to identify the protostellar clusters
and to identify the origin of the X-ray emission, using the intrinsic energy
resolution of the detectors. The energy production mechanism is up to now
entirely unexplored. The X-ray observations will also allow us to study the
imprint of X-rays on star formation and chemistry within dense molecular cores.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-02-19T16:09:10Z/2003-02-19T23:09:51Z
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 2004-03-13T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Kerp Juergen, 2004, 014975, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qcho33d