Proposal ID | 067958 |
Title | Star formation in the NGC7000/IC5070 complex |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0679580101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-3v8lb08 |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Francesco Damiani |
Abstract | We propose a joint Chandra ACIS-I and XMM-Newton EPIC/pn observing program todiscover the still unknown population of the star-forming region NGC7000/IC5070,at 600 pc. Recent Spitzer data have shown this region to host 2000 or moreYoung Stellar Objects of Classes 0 to II, but missed Class III stars, whichare expected to be numerous as well. The requested combination of high-spatialresolution ACIS data (3 pointings, total exposure: 144 ks), and wider-fieldEPIC data (3 pointings, total exposure: 73.5 ks) optimizes coverage of bothclustered and diffuse YSO populations. These data will permit studies of thestar formation history, early cluster evolution, mass spectrum and segregation,with unprecedented accuracy for this rich region. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2011-11-23T23:50:39Z/2011-11-25T02:27:32Z |
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. |
Creator Contact | https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk |
Date Published | 2012-12-17T00:00:00Z |
Keywords | "xmm newton epic", "star formation", "diffuse yso populations", "stellar objects", "requested combination", "XMM", "cluster evolution", "rich region", "chandra acis", "spitzer data", "optimizes coverage", "ic5070 complex", "XMM-Newton", "star formation history", "EPIC", "mass spectrum", "total exposure", "NGC7000" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Francesco Damiani, 2012, 'Star formation in the NGC7000/IC5070 complex', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-3v8lb08 |