We request a triggered EPIC observation to monitor the X-ray spectral evolution of thesuperluminous star Eta Car during the upcoming X-ray eclipse. This observation will be used in conjunction with colliding wind emission models to probe the structure of the inner wind of Eta Car and to determine the sources of emission during eclipse.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2003-06-08T13:29:39Z/2003-06-14T08:38:50Z
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, 2004, 'The X-ray Spectral Evolution of Eta Car During the X-ray Eclipse', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-o9c2x1n
