G292.1-0.5 is a bright, relatively nearby supernova remnant whose spectrum andmorphology indicate complex shock structures and a possible interaction denseambient material. A partial-shell morphology is accompanied by a multicomponentspectrum whose properties may be associated with reflected shocks from aninteraction with dense material, or with nonthermal particles accelerated tocosmic-ray energies. The low absorption and high luminosity make this animportant remnant for the study of such processes. In addition, importantconstraints can be placed on any associated neutron star. We propose XMM-Newtonobservations to provide full coverage of this SNR in order to study in detailthe spectrum and morphology, and to search for an associated neutron star.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2007-07-07T12:28:44Z/2007-12-25T00:13:47Z
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 Patrick Slane, 2009, 'An XMM-Newton Study of the Supernova Remnant G296.1-0.5', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-6v2fd7f
