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Proposal ID 015226
Title A Highly Unusual Nonthermal Shell -- X-ray Binary System in IC 10
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0wq4nsl
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Rosa Williams
Abstract 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.
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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 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 2004-08-02T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "XMM", "time input", "luminous xray binary", "xmm newton", "starburst galaxy", "gamma ray bursts", "XMM-Newton", "massive explosion", "hi shells", "distinct shell", "superbubble emission", "nonthermal radio emission", "hot gas", "heavy elements", "massive stars"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Rosa Williams, 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