We propose to map the supernova remnant (SNR) RX J1713.7-3946 (G347.3-0.5) andits complex environment within 8 pointings of 15 ks to investigate what is themost powerful cosmic-ray accelerator actually known. Our objectives are 1) tomap and diagnostic accurately the spectral variations of the synchrotronemission and to investigate the origin of the TeV emission (in the northwest),2) to determine the morphology and spectral characteristics of the X-ray sourceassociated with the northeast cloud (within the EGRET error box) and itsrelation with the SNR, 3) to compare how particle acceleration proceeds when theSNR is interacting with molecular clouds (in the north) or with tenuous ISM (inthe south), 4) to search for the unrevealed thermal emission over the SNR.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2004-03-25T08:02:28Z/2004-03-25T18:17:48Z
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, Mr GAMIL CASSAM-CHENAI, 2005, 'RX J1713.7-3946: A UNIQUE SYNCHROTRON-DOMINATED SHELL-LIKE SNR', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-m2k7ok7
