Proposal ID | 040680 |
Title | Unveiling the broad band properties of the fading transient AXP XTE J1810-197 |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0406800601 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-27pqzdl |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr GianLuca Israel |
Abstract | This XMM program is aimed at continuing the monitoring the fading phases of theAnomalous X-ray Pulsar (AXP), XTE J1810-197. The transient behaviour of thissource, unique amongst AXPs, will make it possible to study its properties overan unprecedented range of flux levels and energies. This source might thusrepresent a Rosetta stone for our understanding of the nature and emissionmechanism of AXPs, and of a unified scheme for isolated neutron stars (NSs)encompassing apparently dissimilar classes, such as radio pulsars, dim NSs andcentral compact objects (CCOs) in supernova remnants. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2006-09-24T00:59:56Z/2007-03-07T11:28:40Z |
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 | 2008-08-29T00:00:00Z |
Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
Keywords | "unified scheme", "amongst axps", "fading phases", "flux levels", "xmm program", "supernova remnant", "emission mechanism", "xte j1810 197", "XMM", "broad band properties", "dim nss", "radio pulsars" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr GianLuca Israel, 2008, 'Unveiling the broad band properties of the fading transient AXP XTE J1810-197', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-27pqzdl |