We propose to re-observe with XMM-EPIC the COSMOS fields 20 and 23, for 32 kseach, in order to improve the homogeneity of the XMM-COSMOS survey. We willtherefore improve the measurement of the X--ray source angular correlationfunction on scales up to several tens of arcminutes and its energy dependence(soft vs. hard). It will also be possible to detect low mass structures notdetectable through weak lensing and to improve of characterization of themassive structure in the southern region of the field.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2007-05-06T00:22:54Z/2007-05-18T13:15:57Z
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, Mr Nico Cappelluti, 2008, 'Completion of the XMM-COSMOS wide field survey', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rwzuqs2
