Name | 015096 |
Title | A XMM Survey for Compact Objects in Supernova Remnants |
URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0150960201 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-tz2ecbf |
Author | Mr David Kaplan |
Description | It has become increasingly clear that the natal properties of young neutron stars exhibit a rich diversity - dramatically illustrated by the enigmatic central object in Cas A and hinted at by early 3D modeling of core-collapse. We propose a survey of an objectively constructed sample of nearby SNRs which, when combined with archival data and our vigorous multi-wavelength observation program, will give us a reliable view of the true variety of neutron stars. The ensuing statistics and studies of the central objects will advance our understanding of core-collapse and have bearing on related topics (supernova energetics, natal kicks, etc). We believe that this effort, a census of such objects within 5 kpc, will be one of the enduring legacies of the XMM mission. |
Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2002-09-23T07:24:08Z/2003-12-01T23:40:11Z |
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 | 2004-12-24T00:00:00Z |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Mr David Kaplan, 2004, 015096, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-tz2ecbf |