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Proposal ID 014975
Title High Energy Processes at the Earliest Stages of Massive Star Formation
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qcho33d
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Kerp Juergen
Abstract We propose to observed with XMM-Newton EPIC PN the youngest sites of high massstar formation. Recent ASCA observations suggest, that the earliest evolutionarystates of massive star formation are associated with hard X-ray emission. Asystematic proof of this finding can only come from the superior sensitivity ofXMM-Newton. The observations will allow us to identify the protostellar clustersand to identify the origin of the X-ray emission, using the intrinsic energyresolution of the detectors. The energy production mechanism is up to nowentirely unexplored. The X-ray observations will also allow us to study theimprint of X-rays on star formation and chemistry within dense molecular cores.
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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 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 2004-03-13T00:00:00Z
Keywords "star formation", "hard xray emission", "systematic proof", "XMM", "superior sensitivity", "protostellar cluster", "earliest stages", "energy processes", "energy resolution", "energy production mechanism", "XMM-Newton", "xray emission", "EPIC", "massive star formation", "earliest evolutionary", "dense molecular cores", "mass star formation", "xmm newton"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Kerp Juergen, 2004, 'High Energy Processes at the Earliest Stages of Massive Star Formation', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qcho33d