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Proposal ID 040435
Title Stripping of an Ejecta Fragment in the Vela Supernova Remnant
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0acv9fh
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Terrance Gaetz
Abstract Ejecta fragments from the nearby Vela supernova remnant provide a uniqueopportunity to examine supernova ejecta as they shock and finally merge into theinterstellar medium (ISM). Fragment D is the largest and brightest suchfeature. We propose to map the distribution of the enriched material using fourpointings covering the adjacent bow shock, the tail (including a peculiarspurshaped feature) and the adjacent SNR rim. The rim includes portions of abright irregular ring which may be part of the transient exit wound producedby the interaction of the fragment with the shell. In combination with theexisting pointing, these data will provide a much more complete picture of theinteraction of an ejecta fragment with the SNR shell and the surrounding ISM.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2006-05-22T11:48:31Z/2007-04-27T00:52:47Z
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 2008-05-31T00:00:00Z
Keywords "supernova remnant shell", "exit wound", "enriched material", "adjacent bow shock", "vela supernova remnant", "interstellar medium ism", "rim includes", "ejecta fragments", "complete picture", "ejecta fragment", "bright irregular ring", "examine supernova ejecta"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Terrance Gaetz, 2008, 'Stripping of an Ejecta Fragment in the Vela Supernova Remnant', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0acv9fh