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Proposal ID 040518
Title X-ray follow-up observations of known transient INTEGRAL sources
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-msb2apq
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Lara Sidoli
Abstract We propose to trigger a maximum of 5 XMM follow-up observations on knowntransient sources discovered with INTEGRAL Observatory,if they undergo a newoutburst during AO5. We ask for 20 ks per observation,usign EPIC PN as primaryinstrument, in order to get a high-quality X-ray spectrum.XMM spectral andspatial capabilities are essential in unveiling their nature (still unknown forthe select targets), and in refining their sky positions, enablingmultiwavelength follow-up observations.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2007-02-09T16:23:25Z/2011-02-24T00:32:26Z
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 2012-03-15T00:00:00Z
Keywords "primary instrument", "integral observatory", "XMM", "quality xray spectrum", "usign epic pn", "transient integral sources", "transient sources", "x ray", "EPIC", "sky positions", "select targets", "xmm spectral"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Lara Sidoli, 2012, 'X-ray follow-up observations of known transient INTEGRAL sources', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-msb2apq