Proposal : DDT on 1E 1207.4-5209submitted by : Dr. Giovanni F. BignamiDate : 16/07/2002approved by : F. Jansen Date : 16/07/2002implemented by : M. Santos-LleoDate : 16/07/20021E 1207.4-5209 is an isolated neutron star, INS. XMM-Newton has the unique chance to really understand for the first time the physics of the source and its atmosphere, the first observable on an INS
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2002-08-04T07:24:28Z/2002-08-11T19:32:02Z
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 Fred Jansen, 2003, 'DDT/ToO Isolated Neutron Star', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-d2btw5i
