The newly discovered very-high-energy (VHE) gamma-ray source HESS J1718-385 liesin close proximity to the energetic pulsar PSR,J1718-3825. This object appearsto belong to a growing class of .offset. pulsar wind nebula (PWN). So far nosensitive X-ray observations of this region have taken place. If confirmed byXMM observations, this would be the first PWN discovered in VHE gamma-rays. Thepredicted X-ray flux is sufficient for detailed spectral and morphologicalstudies of this object with XMM.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2006-09-04T14:50:05Z/2006-09-04T21:33:54Z
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 Jim Hinton, 2007, 'X-ray study of the likely PWN associated with a new VHE gamma-ray source', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-h7cwqwq
