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Name 082357
Title Simultaneous study of the Martian Exosphere with XMM, Mars Express and MAVEN
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-bxt9oxi
Author Dr Konrad Dennerl
Description We propose to utilize the very favorable observing conditions of Mars for XMM in
Oct 2018 for detailed studies of Solar Wind Charge Exchange (SWCX) in its
exosphere, accompanied by simultaneous in-situ measurements of the solar wind
with Mars Express and MAVEN. XMM, the by far best X-ray satellite for this kind
of study, has already detected SWCX emission from the Martian exosphere. This
finding has consequences for X-ray astrophysics in general (soft X-ray
background), is important for our understanding of planetary evolution
(atmospheric outgassing), and opens up a novel possibility of remote global
imaging of planetary exospheres and their spatial and temporal variability. As
the observation will take place close to solar minimum, any interference with scattered solar X-rays will be minimized.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2018-10-20T11:27:07Z/2018-10-21T15:28:30Z
Version 20.10_20230417_1156
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 2019-11-21T23:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Konrad Dennerl, 2019, 082357, 20.10_20230417_1156, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-bxt9oxi