We propose observations of new candidates for X-ray supernova remnants (SNRs) inthe Large Magellanic Cloud. Building on a successful campaign to observecandidates with ROSAT detections (Prop. IDs 65188, 72044, 74180, 76406), weexpanded our selection criteria to include candidates with multiwavelengthsignatures which have yet to be detected in X-rays (Prop. IDs 78062, 80199).Owing to the high sensitivity of XMM-Newton we will be able to confirm furtherSNRs that are X-ray faint because of their age or ambient medium, complete thesample of known SNRs to lower fluxes, and obtain information about abundances,densities, and supernova energies.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2019-10-08T11:45:05Z/2020-04-20T12:28:48Z
Version
18.02_20200221_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.
European Space Agency, Dr Patrick Kavanagh, 2021, 'New Candidates for Supernova Remnants in the Large Magellanic Cloud', 18.02_20200221_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-mhg94v5
