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Name 074435
Title Investigating X-ray and optical correlations of novae in M31
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0744350301
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0744350901

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2pjmk0m
Author Dr Martin Henze
Description Recent population studies of M31 novae with supersoft X-ray source counterparts
have suggested important population trends and correlations between optical and
X-ray parameters. These correlations could become a vital tool for an effective
planning of future nova observations. A preliminary multi-parameter analysis
promised a better understanding of nova physics but suffered from small number
statistics. This project will use joint XMM-Newton (74ks) and Swift (40ks)
pointings of M31 novae (with observing strategies tailored to the properties of
the individual object) to test predictions based on the existing data. We will
only target very fast (disk) novae with well determined optical spectra and
light curves to increase the small sample of novae with multi-parameter data.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2014-08-09T20:47:51Z/2015-02-01T03:34:59Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 2016-02-19T23:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Martin Henze, 2016, 074435, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2pjmk0m