We propose XMM observations of a sample of magnetic chemically peculiar stars(Ap/Bp stars) to test them for intrinsic X-ray emission and its relation to themagnetically channelled wind shock (MCWS) model. The aim is to investigate theX-ray generating mechanisms in intermediate mass stars in greater detail.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2015-12-19T14:44:22Z/2016-03-20T03:52:39Z
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 Jan Robrade, 2017, 'The X-ray emission of magnetic ApBp stars', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-yafcg1u
