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.
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.
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
