We propose to perform a magnitude-limited survey of well-known WR binaries thatwere never observed in X-rays. This detection experiment aims at improving theknowledge of the X-ray emission of colliding wind systems in a variety ofsituations (i.e. spanning a range of different stellar and orbital parameters).It has a legacy value, as such detections are the starting point of detailedstudies.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2016-04-25T13:22:00Z/2017-03-02T18:32:01Z
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 Yael Naze, 2018, 'A legacy survey of WR binaries', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-dk9leep
