We propose to perform an XMM-Newton observation of the LMXB X1822-371 within thecycle AO-15. The aim of the observation is to investigate why the orbital periodseems to have an evolution over a time scale that is much shorter that what isexpected from LMXBs. With this observation we will also precisely determine thespin and orbital evolution over the last 20 years.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2017-03-06T00:18:34Z/2017-03-06T19:26:54Z
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.
European Space Agency, Ms Ann-Sofie Bak Nielsen, 2018, 'XMM-Newton Observation of the eclipsing pulsar X1822-371', 19.17_20220121_1250, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-fzlvqy7
