The discovery of transient AXPs has has opened a new perspective in the fieldconfirming that a relatively large number of members of this class has not beendiscovered yet, and suggesting that others would manifest themself in the futurethrough outbursts. This proposal is aimed at gathering new insights on thephysics of AXPs through the study of the very initial phases (within 10-15days)of their outbursts.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2008-08-29T07:06:02Z/2008-09-30T13:44:00Z
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 GianLuca Israel, 2009, 'Prompt study of AXP outbursts with XMM', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-20tpcrq
