| Name | 082221 |
| Title | HESS J1729-345: Supernova Remnant-Molecular Cloud system or Pulsar Wind Nebula? |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0822210101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-evcl3e8 |
| Author | Prof Sarah Kaufmann |
| Description | In a Galactic survey with the High Energy Stereoscopic System, many new sources of VHE gamma-rays were discovered, mostly still unidentified. One interesting source is HESS J1729-345 (unidentified), located very close to HESSJ1731-347, which represents the first Supernova Remnant discover triggered by TeV gamma- ray observations. Which astrophysical source is causing the gamma-ray emission? Do we have strong evidences for a SNR-MC interacting system or, is it a Pulsar Wind Nebula? We propose for a 30ks XMM-Newton observation on this source to shed light on its nature as well as to prove or disprove the SNR-MC interaction model. The aim is to obtain morphological and spectral information on the possible X-ray counterparts in order to understand the emission mechanism of this source. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2019-03-13T05:03:54Z/2019-03-13T15:43:54Z |
| Version | 17.56_20190403_1200 |
| Mission Description | The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 | 2020-04-08T22:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2020-04-08T22:00:00Z, 082221, 17.56_20190403_1200. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-evcl3e8 |