We propose to observe the young accreting star V1118 Ori with XMM-Newton for100ks during AO5. We aim to obtain a high signal-to-noise ratio CCD spectrum toquantify the X-ray properties of V1118 Ori in outburst in detail. Our goal is todetect additional spectral components than the dominant plasma detected in theCCD spectra obtained during previous short observations. The long exposure willhelp us to study the short-term variability of V1118 Ori in the X-rays, and tocorrelate it with the optical and near-infrared light curves. The XMM-Newtondata will complement our approved Chandra X-ray monitoring that will continue in2006. The X-ray data will help us to understand the interplay between theaccretion disk and the magnetosphere and photosphere of an accreting young star.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2006-03-02T15:16:53Z/2006-03-03T21:06:28Z
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 Marc Audard, 2007, 'A Deep Observation of V1118 Ori in Outburst with XMM-Newton', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0m5yon9
