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Proposal ID 069050
Title Improved Shadowing Observations of the Galactic Halo with XMM-Newton
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-7at9i3p
Principal Investigator, PI Dr David Henley
Abstract We are proposing shadowing observations of the hot gas in the Galactic halo.Unlike recent shadowing observations, we are proposing to observe compact cloudsfor which on- and off-cloud spectra can be extracted from a single XMM field.This technique is the only way to ensure that the time-variable contribution dueto solar system X-rays is the same in the on- and off-cloud spectra. From thesedata, we will determine the halos X-ray spectrum and measure its temperatureand emission measure. This information will help constrain models for the hothalos origin.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2013-02-04T23:34:53Z/2013-02-06T01:00:10Z
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 2014-02-23T00:00:00Z
Keywords "cloud spectra", "proposing shadowing", "hot halo", "improved shadowing", "constrain models", "XMM", "xray spectrum", "xmm newton", "hot gas", "compact clouds", "single xmm field", "galactic halo", "XMM-Newton", "time variable", "solar system xray"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr David Henley, 2014, 'Improved Shadowing Observations of the Galactic Halo with XMM-Newton', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-7at9i3p