W51 is a Galactic radio complex consist of star forming regions (SFRs; W51A andW51B) and a supernova remnant (SNR; W51C). W51B and C are a particularly usefulopportunity for the study of the interaction between a supernova remnant andstar-forming regions. We propose joint XMM-Newton and Chandra observations ofW51B/C. XMM-Newton will cover W51C where the large field of view and highthroughput of XMM-Newton are ideal, while Chandra observation will cover W51Bwhere superb angular resolution of Chandra is necessary. Our joint program willbe effective to reveal the nature of the pulsar wind nebula, the origin of thecentral emission in SNR W51C, the origin of diffuse X-ray emission in W51B, andthe star-formation history of W51B.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2009-04-08T10:58:21Z/2009-04-09T09:31:16Z
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 Jae-Joon Lee, 2010, 'A Comprehensive X-ray Study of W51B+C Complex', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-tv1azvu
