We propose a deep XMM-Newton legacy survey of M33 covering the entire D25isophote with a total of 700 ks of exposure. These data will allow us todetermine how the temperature and energetics of the hot interstellar medium areaffected by star formation, constrain the nature and dynamical masses of newpulsating and eclipsing X-ray binaries, and perform detailed statistical andspectral studies on the largest extragalactic population of X-ray supernovaremnants. As the deepest and most complete X-ray census of an entire spiralgalaxy possible with current technology, our survey will test the physics ofdiffuse hot gas and the evolution of X-ray source populations at luminositiesnever before available for such a sample.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2010-07-09T07:04:52Z/2010-08-15T14:04:03Z
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 Benjamin Williams, 2011, 'A Deep XMM-Newton Legacy Survey of M33', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-r6nli1b
