We propose to observe the pair of galaxies NGC 1512/1510 for a total exposuretime of 60 ks. The observation of NGC 1512/1510 will allow us to gaininformation on X-ray Binaries (XRBs) born in the outer arms of NGC 1512, anenvironment with atypical densities and chemical abundances, that is likely toaffect the evolution of XRBs. This observation is also r^ant to theimprovement of our knowledge on the properties of rejuvenated ellipticalgalaxies, such as NGC 1510, in which we expect to observe a population of youngXRBs formed after the recent accretion of material from NGC 1512, superimposedon an older population of Low-Mass X-ray Binaries (LMXBs).
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2012-06-16T20:31:49Z/2012-06-17T16:24:36Z
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 Lorenzo Ducci, 2013, 'Star Formation in the interacting galaxy pair NGC 1512 - NGC 1510', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-8bnswvb
