| Name | 015226 |
| Title | A Highly Unusual Nonthermal Shell -- X-ray Binary System in IC 10 |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0152260101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0wq4nsl |
| Author | European Space Agency |
| Description | We propose to examine the nearest starburst galaxy, IC 10, with particular emphasis on a large, distinct shell of nonthermal radio emission. XMM-Newton observations will be used to distinguish between three possible scenarios for the formation of this shell: outflow from a luminous X-ray binary; enhancement of superbubble emission by a recent event; or a one-time input from a massive explosion. The results are expected to add to our knowledge of the distribution of heavy elements and hot gas from massive-stars and supernovae within a galaxy; and possibly provide clues to other energetic features such as HI shells and gamma-ray bursts. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2003-07-03T17:59:40Z/2003-07-04T06:38:19Z |
| 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 | 2004-08-02T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2004, A Highly Unusual Nonthermal Shell -- X-Ray Binary System In Ic 10, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0wq4nsl |