We propose to observe the newly discovered intermediate polar (IP)1RXSJ062518.2+733433. This object is one out of only 5 known IPs showing adistinct soft X-ray component. With XMM.s large effective area we will achievedata with a high spectral and time resolution in X-rays, optical and the nearUV. We thus will determine the spin-period of the white dwarf, the shape andpositions of the extended accretion regions on the white dwarf, and theaccretion geometry, including the mechanisms of interaction between the magneticfield and the accreted matter, and the processes of energy-release. Thestructure of the accretion curtain can be analysed by studying thetime-dependent absorption in both, the hard and soft X-ray components - tracers of material in completely different states.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2005-03-31T14:29:08Z/2005-04-01T03:16:36Z
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 ANDREAS STAUDE, 2008, 'THE NEW comma BRIGHT comma SOFT INTERMEDIATE POLAR 1RXSJ062518.2+733433', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-oyz5nk1
