We propose 4x40 ks Chandra/HRC-I and 2x40 ks XMM-Newton observations of theJovian aurora and Io plasma torus in conjunction with the Japanese SPRINT-Asatellite. SPRINT-A will continuously observe Jupiter from Dec 2013 to Apr 2014,making sensitive EUV spectroscopic observations of the aurora and IPT. We willcorrelate variations in the X-ray flux from the aurora and IPT with changes inthe EUV flux observed by SPRINT-A and with the properties of the solar wind. Wewill conclusively resolve the puzzle of the origin of the Jovian X-ray emissionand determine if the precipitating particles originate from Io or from the solarwind.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2014-04-15T20:55:00Z/2014-04-20T14:59:02Z
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 Ralph Kraft, 2015, 'Plasma in the Jovian magnetosphere: X-ray+EUV study of aurora & Io plasma torus', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-n0kwoxx
