Proposal ID | 074205 |
Title | XMM-Newton Observations of G330.2+1.0 |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0742050101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-v6xcqlo |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Brian Williams |
Abstract | G330.2+1.0 is one of only a few remnants in the Galaxy dominated by synchrotronradiation, and it is the only one of those to show hints of thermal emission aswell. Previous short {it XMM-Newton} and {it Chandra} observations areinsufficient to verify and characterize this result, and we propose here for adeeper observation to constrain both the thermal and nonthermal physics in theremnant. These observations will also allow us to constrain the amount ofparticle acceleration taking place around the periphery of the shell, which isentirely dominated by synchrotron emission, as well as reveal the nature of thecentral compact object as a neutron star, pulsar, or pulsar wind nebula. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2015-03-08T05:50:30Z/2015-03-09T20:58:49Z |
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 | 2016-04-01T22:00:00Z |
Keywords | "particle acceleration taking", "synchrotron emission", "XMM", "neutron star", "galaxy dominated", "G330.2", "central compact object", "XMM-Newton", "synchrotron radiation", "pulsar wind nebula", "thermal emission", "nonthermal physics", "xmm newton" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Brian Williams, 2016, 'XMM-Newton Observations of G330.2+1.0', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-v6xcqlo |