| Proposal ID | 087299 |
| Title | Prompt XMM-Newton and NuSTAR study of magnetar outbursts |
| Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0872990101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-nuu0cd8 |
| Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Nanda Rea |
| Abstract | The magnetars are neutron stars mainly powered by their huge magnetic fields.They go through long stretches of quiescence, interrupted by periods ofactivity, via short X-ray bursts, large giant flares and yearly-timescale X-rayoutbursts. Lately several normal pulsars showed magnetar-like emission,prompting important questions on the exact physics and reach of the magnetarphenomenon. We propose a Joint XMM (85ks) and NuSTAR (170ks) ToO program aimedat gathering new insights on the physics involved in the magnetar outbursts. Wewill trigger this program on any object that will undergo a magnetar-likeoutburst during AO19 (especially non-canonical magnetars). |
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| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2020-09-17T11:31:04Z/2020-10-24T09:32:57Z |
| 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. |
| Creator Contact | https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk |
| Date Published | 2021-11-20T00:00:00Z |
| Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
| Keywords | "prompt xmm newton", "huge magnetic fields", "xmm 85", "magnetar outburst", "physics involved", "XMM-Newton", "exact physics", "ao19 especially", "canonical magnetar", "NuSTAR", "normal pulsars", "program aimed", "XMM", "nustar 170", "giant flare", "magnetar phenomenon" |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Nanda Rea, 2021, 'Prompt XMM-Newton and NuSTAR study of magnetar outbursts', 18.02_20200221_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-nuu0cd8 |