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Proposal ID 040033
Title XMM-Newton Timing Observations of a New X-ray Pulsar in SNR G292.0+1.8
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0wa08dv
Principal Investigator, PI Prof John P. Hughes
Abstract 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.
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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.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2007-09-16T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "supernova remnant g292", "time resolution", "EPIC", "requested exposure time", "xray pulses", "xmm newton", "pulsed emission", "XMM-Newton", "xray properties", "phase lag", "spectral properties", "xray pulsar", "G292.0", "XMM", "xray spectrum", "xray pulse shape", "photon energy"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines 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