| Proposal ID | 092128 |
| Title | Classification of seven isolated neutron star candidates from the eRASS |
| Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0921280101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-zxb0n4s |
| Principal Investigator, PI | Mr Jan Kurpas |
| Abstract | The X-ray dim isolated neutron star (XDINS) population, comprised of 7 objects, could make up a significant part of the Galactic isolated neutron star (INS)population. To understand intrinsic properties, birthrates and evolutionarylinks to other INS classes, the sample must be increased. The eROSITA All-SkySurvey (eRASS) will unveil the elusive XDINS population beyond the solarvicinity. To confirm the XDINS nature for 7 candidates, selected from the eRASS,we propose observations with XMM-Newton and the VLT, aiming to increase theX-ray-to-optical flux ratio limits, to improve localisations and to investigatethe X-ray spectral and temporal properties. This programme will double the knownpopulation and be the basis for future studies of the Galactic XDINS population. |
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| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2023-05-09T03:24:14Z/2023-10-20T14:28:27Z |
| Version | 20.10_20230417_1156 |
| 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 | 2024-11-14T00:00:00Z |
| Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
| Keywords | XMM-Newton, OM, RGS, EPIC, X-ray, Multi-Mirror, SAS |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Mr Jan Kurpas, 2024, 'Classification of seven isolated neutron star candidates from the eRASS', 20.10_20230417_1156, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-zxb0n4s |