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Proposal ID 076406
Title New Candidates for Supernova Remnants in the Large Magellanic Cloud
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-1eq40pn
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Patrick Kavanagh
Abstract We propose observations of four candidates for X-ray supernova remnants (SNRs)in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), which were detected by ROSAT and classifiedas SNR candidates based on their X-ray, radio and optical properties. Sevensources have already been observed (AO9, AO12, and AO13, Prop. IDs 65188, 72044,74180; AO11, VLP-LMC survey) and confirm the reliability of our candidateselection. The high sensitivity of XMM-Newton will allow us to detect SNRs thatare X-ray faint due to their age or ambient medium, and complete the sample ofknown SNRs to lower fluxes. We will be able to perform statistical studies by,e.g., constructing a more complete X-ray luminosity function of SNRs in the LMCand will obtain information about typical abundances, densities, and supernova energies.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2015-06-20T11:52:27Z/2015-08-19T14:53:22Z
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 2016-09-14T22:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "perform statistical", "xmm newton", "supernova remnant", "xray faint", "typical abundance", "magellanic cloud", "lower fluxes", "XMM-Newton", " constructing", "magellanic cloud lmc", "vlp lmc survey", "supernova remnant candidates", "ROSAT", "candidate selection", "supernova energies", "optical properties", "ambient medium", "XMM", ".", "ids 65188"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Patrick Kavanagh, 2016, 'New Candidates for Supernova Remnants in the Large Magellanic Cloud', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-1eq40pn