Proposal ID | 020526 |
Title | X-RAY INVESTIGATION OF SIX SNR CANDIDATES IN THE LMC |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0205260101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-36um1rh |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr R. CHRIS SMITH |
Abstract | The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), with its low foreground absorption andrelative proximity, offers the ideal laboratory for the study of a large sampleof supernova remnants (SNRs) in detail, both spatially and energetically giventhe known distance. It is possible to obtain a relatively complete sample ofSNRs in the LMC to examine not only the global properties but the subclasses.Toward this goal, we are identifying new SNRs using combined optical, radio, andX-ray data. Here we request XMM-Newton observations of six intriguing SNRcandidates which probe different interstellar environments. These objects lendthemselves to a study of the relationships between environment and SNRproperties in addition to the detailed individual analysis of each object. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2004-01-16T18:06:28Z/2004-02-24T21:31:05Z |
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 | 2005-05-11T00:00:00Z |
Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
Keywords | "x ray investigation", "objects lend themselves", "xray data", "global properties", "xmm newton", "ideal laboratory", "supernova remnant", "XMM-Newton", "relative proximity", "low foreground absorption", "supernova remnant candidates", "interstellar environments", "supernova remnant properties", "combined optical", "relatively complete sample", "XMM", "individual analysis", "magellanic cloud lmc" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr R. CHRIS SMITH, 2005, 'X-RAY INVESTIGATION OF SIX SNR CANDIDATES IN THE LMC', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-36um1rh |