HESS J1912+101 is one of the bright unidentified TeV sources discovered in theH.E.S.S. galactic plane survey. The source still has no clear counterpart anddeep observations in other wavelengths are desirable. Recently, HESS J1912+101is revealed to have a shell-like morphology similar to the supernova remnant RXJ1713.7-3946. If HESS J1912+101 is a SNR, we expect that relativistic particles(cosmic-ray protons and electrons) are accelerated efficiently in the object andare radiating synchrotron X-rays. Our aim is to detect synchrotron X-rays fromthis object for the first time, and estimate its nature. This observation andradio data will allow us to reveal the origin of the gamma-rays.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2016-03-18T09:29:55Z/2016-03-18T19:11:35Z
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 Hidetoshi Sano, 2017, 'XMM-Newton Observation toward the SNR candidate HESS J1912+101', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-zcrf4dy
