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Proposal ID 040034
Title The Mixed-Morphology SNR G359.1-0.5: Birthplace of the Mouse?
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-s95nduf
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Craig Heinke
Abstract We propose a 40 ksec XMM observation of the supernova remnant G359.1-0.5. Wewill measure the column density towards G359.1-0.5, and thus determine whetherthis remnant may be located at the same distance as, and be associated with, thepulsar known as the Mouse. We will also study the morphology and spectralvariations of this mixed-morphology remnant. Mixed-morphology, or thermalcomposite, remnants show a center-filled morphology that cannot be understood inthe standard picture of supernova evolution. We aim to constrain the mechanismsof X-ray production from the center of this remnant, identifying whether thermalconduction, cloudlet evaporation, metallicity gradients or other effects areprimarily responsible for the observed center-filled morphology.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2006-09-24T20:01:01Z/2006-09-25T07:39:38Z
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 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z
Keywords "supernova remnant g359", "XMM", "mixed morphology", "mixed morphology remnant", "thermal composite", "supernova evolution", "standard picture", "mouse ?.", "thermal conduction", "center filled morphology", "cloudlet evaporation", "xray production", "spectral variations", "metallicity gradients", "G359.1"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Craig Heinke, 2007, 'The Mixed-Morphology SNR G359.1-0.5: Birthplace of the MousequestionMark', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-s95nduf