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Proposal ID 060455
Title XMM-VLT observation of the very peculiar radio pulsar PSR J2144 -3933
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0ggcbmp
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Andrea Tiengo
Abstract We propose the first deep search for the X-ray and optical counterpart of thenearby radio pulsar PSR J2144 -393 with XMM-Newton and VLT. These observationswill constrain the surface temperature, emitting area and non-thermal luminositywith unprecedented sensitivity. These parameters are particularly interesting inthe case of PSR J1244-3933 since its properties at radio frequencies are verypeculiar and suggest the possibility that it was born as a magnetar.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2009-10-23T23:58:50Z/2009-10-24T11:26:23Z
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.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z
Keywords "optical counterpart", "XMM", "deep search", "psr j1244 3933", "xmm vlt", "nonthermal luminosity", "XMM-Newton", "surface temperature", "radio frequencies", "xmm newton"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Andrea Tiengo, 2010, 'XMM-VLT observation of the very peculiar radio pulsar PSR J2144 -3933', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0ggcbmp