Observation 1: RX J0720.4-3125, X-ray emitting, radio-quiet neutron starObservation 2: GRB 051103, possible short GRB or SGR in M81 ?Observation 3: Observation 4: V504 Cen - Cataclysmic variableObservation 5: XTE J1817-330, New Black Hole CandidateObservation 6: NOVA SMC 2005Observation 7: GemingaObservation 8: GRB060218/SWIFTJ032139+165203Observation 9: Swift J1753.5-0127Observation 12: NOVA LMC 2005
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2005-11-12T06:02:45Z/2006-07-18T19:24:01Z
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 NORBERT SCHARTEL (PS), 2006, 'ToO and Discretionary Time', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-8bryok6
