The filamentary dark cloud in Norma is undergoing active star-formation asrevealed by a diverse population of protostars, T Tauri stars, Herbig-Haroobjects (HH 56/57), and the peculiar young star V346 Nor. We propose to obtainthe first pointed X-ray observation of the Norma cloud. The deep EPIC exposurein combination with archival IR data will allow us to identify, classify, andmap the spatial distribution of X-ray emitting young stellar objects (YSOs) inthe cloud for the first time. We will characterize the X-ray emission of theeruptive star V346 Nor, which shows similarities to FU Orionis stars. EPIC willprovide a sensitive search for soft X-ray emission from shocked plasma in HH56/57, as detected in other HH jets.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2021-02-28T15:57:04Z/2021-03-01T15:07:04Z
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 Stephen Skinner, 2022, 'Active Star Formation in the Norma Dark Cloud', 18.02_20200221_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-tpa0poc
