| Proposal ID | 076485 |
| Title | Into Unknown Territory: late XMM-Newton observations of GRB130427A |
| Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0764850201 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-70j92kd |
| Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Massimiliano De Pasquale |
| Abstract | Gamma-Ray Burst (GRB) 130427A is an outstanding event, having the highestgamma-ray fluence of any GRB detected in almost 30 years. Its X-ray and opticalafterglows are extraordinarily bright as well, and this event has potential tobe the longest observable GRB since the launch of Swift. We propose to observethis exceptional GRB with XMM-Newton ~2 years after the trigger, to determinethe late behaviour of its X-ray afterglow. It represents an unique opportunityto detect and study an X-ray afterglow at such late times. Determining thespectral and temporal indices of the X- ray emission will give us a better gripon the environment and test explosion models. The proposed observations are anextension of those already performed on this burst by the PI with XMM-Newton. |
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| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2015-05-31T00:17:41Z/2015-12-24T15:02:14Z |
| 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 | 2017-01-07T23:00:00Z |
| Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
| Keywords | "xray afterglow", "extraordinarily bright", "observable grb", "xmm newton", "XMM-Newton", "temporal indices", "late xmm newton", "x ray emission", "XMM", "gamma ray fluence", "optical afterglows", "test explosion models" |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Massimiliano De Pasquale, 2017, 'Into Unknown Territory: late XMM-Newton observations of GRB130427A', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-70j92kd |