| Proposal ID | 078430 |
| Title | Prompt XMM-Newton and NuSTAR study of magnetar outbursts |
| Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0784303101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-fj76vuz |
| Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Nanda Rea |
| Abstract | The magnetar candidates (comprising AXPs and SGRS) are a small class of neutronstars mainly powered by their huge magnetic fields. They go through longstretches of quiescence, interrupted by periods of activity, via short X-raybursts, large giant flares and yearly-timescale X-ray outbursts. Observationsperformed during, or immediately after such periods yield the largest amount ofinformation on magnetars emission, allowing one to test the theoretical modelson a variety of phenomena and source states. We propose a Joint XMM (85ks) andNuSTAR (170ks) ToO program (1 trigger of 4 observations over a few months) aimedat gathering new physical insight on magnetars crust, field configuration,magnetospheres, and evolution. |
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| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2019-03-04T01:40:33Z/2019-09-23T06:39:32Z |
| Version | 19.17_20220121_1250 |
| 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 | 2020-10-31T23:00:00Z |
| Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
| Keywords | "prompt xmm newton", "huge magnetic fields", "xmm 85", "physical insight", "months aimed", "field configuration", "magnetar crust", "magnetar outburst", "XMM-Newton", "largest amount", "NuSTAR", "XMM", "nustar 170", "giant flare" |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Nanda Rea, 2020, 'Prompt XMM-Newton and NuSTAR study of magnetar outbursts', 19.17_20220121_1250, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-fj76vuz |