Proposal ID | 030548 |
Title | A Coordinated XMM-Newton--Cassini Study of the Saturnian System |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0305480101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-w1louxa |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Graziella Branduardi-Raymont |
Abstract | We propose a coordinated observing campaign to study the X-ray emissions fromthe Saturnian system with XMM-Newton (4 observations of 39 ks each), whilemaking in-situ particle and field measurements, and remote sensing observationsat UV, visible and IR wavelengths, with Cassini. Our aim is to investigate theChandra detection of strong variability in Saturns X-ray emission from both theplanetary disk and the auroral zones, and the faint X-ray emission from therings. Probable candidates for the variability are solar wind, solarirradiation, and magnetospheric plasma. This unique coordinated campaign ofXMM-Newton and Cassini observations will provide crucial data for understandingthe physics of X-ray production at Saturn and its rings. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2005-04-21T22:01:32Z/2005-10-29T13:42:39Z |
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 | 2008-06-27T00:00:00Z |
Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
Keywords | "ir wavelengths", "xmm newton", "solar irradiation", "planetary disk", "XMM", "xray production", "situ particle", "xray emission", "coordinated campaign", "remote sensing", "chandra detection", "XMM-Newton", "faint xray emission", "saturnian system", "xray emissions", "field measurements", "auroral zones", "solar wind", "probable candidates", "magnetospheric plasma" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Graziella Branduardi-Raymont, 2008, 'A Coordinated XMM-Newton--Cassini Study of the Saturnian System', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-w1louxa |