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.
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.
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
