We propose to re-observe a part of our virgul10 square degree survey of the LMC toreach our original aim of a limiting point source luminosity of 2 x 10^33 erg/s.Its proximity makes the LMC the ultimate target for obtaining a completeinventory of SNRs, X-ray binaries and SSSs, and to study the diffuse emission ofthe hot ISM. Most importantly, the high throughput of XMM-Newton will allow usto perform detailed spectral and temporal analyses of a large fraction ofsources. Together with the existing EPIC data, our observations will create aunique data set to study the star-formation history and its implications on themorphology of the ISM in the LMC. In combination with the existing surveys ofthe SMC, M31 and M33 this will yield important clues for the evolution of the Local Group.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2013-10-21T01:15:36Z/2014-02-23T09:40:00Z
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 Frank Haberl, 2015, 'A survey of the Large Magellanic Cloud', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-wjhhuuq
