We propose to observe two Galactic supernova remnants (SNRs) G94.0+1.0 andG96.0+2.0 which have so far not been characterized in X-rays. We plan to searchfor possible central neutron stars (NS) associated with the remnants, i.e. toincrease the small but diverse class of isolated NSs associated with SNRs, andto perform the first morphological and spectral study of the remnants in X-rays.The target SNRs are located relatively far from the Galactic center resulting inlow absorption, their size does not exceed the XMM-Newton FoV and distanceestimates exist for both remnants making them ideal targets for the proposedstudies.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2016-11-07T12:59:28Z/2016-11-07T22:09:28Z
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 Dmitry Klochkov, 2017, 'Search for central compact stars in two Galactic SNRs and their first X-ray char', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-nw783wm
