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Proposal ID 082128
Title XMM-Newton Observations of the Galactic Supernova Remnant HB21 (G89.0+4.7)
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ldxqryu
Principal Investigator, PI Prof Thomas Pannuti
Abstract We propose to conduct pointed observations with XMM of the extendedX-ray-emitting plasma associated with the Galactic supernova remnant HB21. HB21is a Galactic mixed-morphology SNRs (MMSNRs)\: like other sources in its class,HB21 exhibits a shell-like radio morphology coupled with a center-filled X-raymorphology produced by thermal emission from an interior plasma. HB21 is one ofthe closest MMSNRs that is known to be interacting with adjacent molecularclouds in a dramatic fashion. Our proposed observations of HB21 will sample thebrightest portion of the central emission and will search for spectralvariations (such as in temperature and in elemental abundances) in theX-ray-emitting plasma with the intent of testing different theories for the origin of MMSNRs.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2019-04-16T12:37:31Z/2019-04-23T13:29:59Z
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 2020-05-16T22:00:00Z
Keywords "mmsupernova remnant", "XMM", "interior plasma", "closest mmsupernova remnant", "G89.0", "elemental abundance", "central emission", "XMM-Newton", "radio morphology coupled", "xray emitting plasma", "thermal emission", "spectral variations", "xmm newton", "adjacent molecular clouds"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Prof Thomas Pannuti, 2020, 'XMM-Newton Observations of the Galactic Supernova Remnant HB21 openParG89.0+4.7closePar', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ldxqryu