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Proposal ID 020800
Title COMPLETING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF RCW 86
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-9n9oet6
Principal Investigator, PI Dr JACCO VINK
Abstract (see original Chandra form for details)We propose to complete the mapping of the SNR RCW 86 with two observations ofthenorthern shell with both Chandra and XMM-Newton.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2004-01-26T22:30:59Z/2004-01-27T15:12:51Z
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 2005-04-16T00:00:00Z
Keywords "rcw 86", "XMM", "original chandra form", "XMM-Newton", "northern shell", "xmm newton"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr JACCO VINK, 2005, 'COMPLETING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF RCW 86', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-9n9oet6