We propose new XMM-Newton high time resolution EPIC-pn observations of arecently discovered radio and X-ray pulsar in the young oxygen-rich supernovaremnant (SNR) G292.0+1.8. Our requested exposure time is sufficient to allow thefirst detailed study of the timing and spectral properties of the X-ray pulsar.In particular we will measure the X-ray pulse shape and phase as a function ofphoton energy, determine the phase lag between the radio and X-ray pulses, andmeasure the X-ray spectrum of the pulsed emission. Only XMM-Newton hassufficient sensitivity, high time resolution, and spectral capability to be ableto study the X-ray properties of this new pulsar.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2006-08-17T23:36:07Z/2006-08-18T16:33:04Z
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, Prof John P. Hughes, 2007, 'XMM-Newton Timing Observations of a New X-ray Pulsar in SNR G292.0+1.8', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0wa08dv
