We propose to perform a single observation (50 ks) of the mixed-morphologysupernova remnant Kes 69. Recent millimeter-wavelength observations proved thatKes 69 is interacting with a molecular cloud and X-ray emitting knots have beenobserved in the interaction region with ROSAT. Clumps of SNR ejecta moving in adense cloud are predicted to produce a non-thermal knotty emission characterizedby strong lines. This effect has been observed only in IC 443 and with the ROSATdara it is not possible to perform a spatially resolved spectral analysis on theknots in Kes 69. We aim at studying the physical conditions of the plasma in theinteraction region. We will also study the inner part of the remnant toinvestigate the presence of ejecta, recently detected in other mixed-morphology SNRs.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2009-10-08T23:17:57Z/2009-10-09T16:54:57Z
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 Marco Miceli, 2010, 'The interaction of the supernova remnant Kes 69 with a molecular cloud', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-9rgdqab
