Dwarf galaxies, both irregular and elliptical/spirals represent a key stage inthe formation of galactic structures - possibly one of the earliest phases.Studies of such objects, and the formation of stars therein, is r^ant toresearch on stellar evolution, primordial abundances and the chemical evolutionof galaxies in general. Through the X-ray channel it is possible to gainsignificant insight into the formation of evolved binary systems and hence theunderlying star formation rates (SFR) over recent epochs. In this proposal weplan to extend out previous Chandra and XMM work on the SMC to another similargalaxy - Phoenix.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2009-07-07T08:13:08Z/2009-07-07T21:30:06Z
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, Prof Malcolm Coe, 2010, 'Searching for XRBs in the Dwarf Irregular Phoenix Galaxy', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-tjquwct
