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Name 065084
Title Unveiling the nature of the isolated neutron star 2XMM J104608.7-594306
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0650840101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-o9hucws
Author Dr Adriana Mancini Pires
Description 2XMM J104608.7-594306 is a newly discovered INS sharing many properties of the
intriguing Magnificent Seven (M7). It shows thermal X-ray emission, stable flux,
no counterparts at other wavelengths, and has a unique temperature between the
M7 and the only X-ray-detected RRAT. Estimates of birthrates of M7-like INSs and
RRATs show they may greatly outnumber active radio pulsars, meaning the rate of
Type II SN cannot account for all observed classes. This INS is of particular
importance since it may well be a missing link between the M7, magnetars and
RRATs. We propose to characterize its spectrum, infer its magnetic field from
possible absorption lines and measure its spin period to constrain its
evolutionary status and shed light on its relation to other INSs.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2010-12-06T00:08:05Z/2010-12-07T01:23:22Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 2011-12-22T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Adriana Mancini Pires, 2011, 065084, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-o9hucws