We propose to image the two pulsar wind nebulae in the Kookaburra radio complex.XMM-Newton will be able to spatially resolve both nebulae, enabling us todistinguish between torus/jet and bow shock/tail morphologies, and givespectral information on the sub-components. We will also perform timing studieswith the PN on the central point sources, and use the OM to put constraints onoptical counterparts. We will also map the fainter, diffuse emission in theregion and determine its nature through spectral studies and comparison withradio structures. This observation will complement our approved Chandra AO3observation of the region.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2003-03-10T11:55:43Z/2003-03-10T19:30:42Z
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.
European Space Agency, Dr Mallory Roberts, 2004, 'Imaging Two Pulsar Wind Nebulae in the Kookaburra', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-uurz8s3
