We propose a 120virgulks observation to search for X-ray pulsations from PSRJ2021+3651, the first of the new high-energy gamma-ray pulsars of the AGILE andFermi era, and to map any spectral changes across its large, extended outernebula. Pulsed GeV emission from this source was strongly detected by both theFermi and AGILE missions. Deep Chandra imaging of the inner nebula shows thatthe pulsar is embedded in a compact torus+jet shaped nebula, requiringcorrespondingly deep observations with XMM-Newton to measure X-ray pulsations.We will simultaneously perform sensitive imaging of the outer nebula whichextends over 20 arcminutes and is likely associated with the TeV source MGROJ2019+37.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2012-04-07T07:09:03Z/2012-04-08T21:24:34Z
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, Dr Mallory Roberts, 2013, 'XMM-Newton Studies of the Gamma-Ray Pulsar PSR J2021+3651 and its Large Nebula', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-n1gtfi5
