We propose a 300 ks observation of the starburst region NGC602 at the rim ofsupergiant shell SGS-SMC1. NGC602 exemplifies the synergy of star formation andlarge scale ISM structures in a metal-poor dwarf galaxy. This deep XMM-Newtonobservation will result in a superb image of the entire region and yield thephysical parameters of the hot plasma across the starburst from X-rayspectroscopy. The fundamental questions about the role of massive stars inproducing the largest structures in the ISM and in triggering the formation ofnew stars will be addressed. This XMM-Newton observation will establish atemplate for studies of the interaction between hot plasma, star formation, andstructure of the ISM.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2010-03-25T12:22:27Z/2010-04-13T02:46:19Z
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 Lidia Oskinova, 2011, 'X-ray archaeology of NGC602: are massive stars engines of cosmic evolutionquestionMark', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-jj6c43y
