We propose an extensive investigation of the impact of stellar high-energyradiation on the planet- forming molecular stellar environments by combiningX-ray information with novel far-infrared spectroscopy from our Herschel KeyProject and complementary mid-infrared spectroscopy from Spitzer. The principalgoals are, i) to identify X-ray tracers in the Herschel spectral range, ii) tostudy the potential impact of X-rays on circumstellar material based oncorrelation studies, and iii) to model physical and chemical conditions in theregions where the X-ray impact is significant. We wish to understand how X- rayradiation influences star- and planet formation through physical and chemicalprocessing of circumstellar material. The astrobiologically important water plays a key role in this project.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2011-08-09T07:33:30Z/2012-02-23T15:02:34Z
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, Prof Manuel Guedel, 2013, 'X-Rays comma Dust comma Ice comma and Gas in Time openParX-DIGITclosePar', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-a2b1upz
