We propose a 75-ks observation with XMM-Newton to study the recently-discoveredpulsar wind nebula G75.2+0.1, which is associated with the Vela-like pulsar PSRJ2021+3651. These observations will complement a 19.0-ks Chandra observation ofthe source made by our group, which discovered thermal X-rays from the pulsar aswell as an apparently toroidal inner nebula. XMM.s larger effective area andfield of view will allow us to image and perform spectroscopy on the faintdiffuse emission surrounding the inner nebula, and to determine whether faintjets, hinted at by our Chandra observation, are indeed present along thenebula.s axis of symmetry.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2006-05-19T10:39:36Z/2006-05-21T20:11:46Z
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 Mallory Roberts, 2007, 'Imaging G75.2+0.1 comma the Pulsar Wind Nebula of a Likely Gamma-ray Pulsar', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qgieogt
