Name | 014584 |
Title | Exploring the Nature of the Galactic X-Ray Background in the Plane |
URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0145840101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rkft6qy |
Author | Dr Sangwook Park |
Description | The nature of the Galactic diffuse X-ray background (DXB) at low latitudes has been elusive. The ROSAT-detections of the X-ray shadows cast by distant molecular clouds (dvirgul3 kpc) reveal the existence of a Galactic X-ray bulge (GXB) in addition to the ..foreground. emission to the clouds. As a continuation of the DXB study of these multiple Galactic components beyond the capabilities of ROSAT and ASCA, we propose XMM-Newton observations for the uniquely selected targets of the X-ray shadows. The proposed observations will provide the best-ever opportunity for the study of the spectral nature of the multiple components of the Galactic DXB in the plane along the lines of sight. |
Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2003-04-05T09:04:32Z/2003-10-15T20:19:17Z |
Version | 17.56_20190403_1200 |
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 | 2004-11-01T00:00:00Z |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Sangwook Park, 2004, 014584, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rkft6qy |