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Name 076446
Title RX J1605.3+3249: as close to a magnetar as a Magnificent Seven INS can get
URL

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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-pbt2i39
Author Dr Adriana Mancini Pires
Description RX J1605.3+3249 is one of the intriguing isolated neutron stars (INSs) known as
the ..Magnificent Seven. (M7). An evolutionary link with magnetars may explain
why they rotate more slowly, are hotter, and have higher magnetic fields than
other pulsars of similar age. A recent XMM-Newton observation finally revealed
the neutron star spin period. The amplitude of the modulation is strongly
energy-dependent. Further observations will be used to determine a precise
timing solution and to perform phase-resolved spectroscopy. These will provide
invaluable information on the geometry of the emitting regions, and will allow
us to precisely determine the high value of spin down hinted by analysis of
archival data, which places the source closer to a magnetar than any other M7 INS.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2015-07-21T20:19:26Z/2016-02-11T16:05:16Z
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 2017-03-07T23:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Adriana Mancini Pires, 2017, 076446, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-pbt2i39