We propose observations of nine NEW candidates for SNRs in the LMC. Thesesources were detected in ROSAT data and classified as candidates for thermalSNRs based on their X-ray properties and radio counterparts. Using EPICs as theprimary instruments we will detect emission lines of ionized atomscharacteristic of thermal SNRs and determine the spatial extent. The highsensitivity of XMM-Newton will allow to detect SNRs that are X-ray faint eitherbecause of their age or the ambient medium and enlarge the sample of known SNRsto lower brightness levels. We will thus be able to construct a more completeX-ray luminosity function of SNRs in the LMC and will obtain information abouttypical abundances, densities, and initial supernova energies in the LMC.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2010-05-02T08:38:20Z/2010-06-06T10:01:03Z
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 Manami Sasaki, 2011, 'New Candidates for Supernova Remnants in the Large Magellanic Cloud', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-bif5thv
