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Name 015676
Title XMM Observations of Black-Hole X-Ray Binaries in Outburst
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0156760101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qvgnaay
Author Prof Walter Lewin
Description We propose to study the time-resolved X-ray spectra of black-hole (candidate)
X-ray binaries (BHXBs) in outburst. We will be following the outburst(s)
throughout their evolution over a wide range of wavelengths, and will conduct a
series of high time-resolution X-ray spectral observations with the XMM
Reflection Grating Spectrometer. High-resolution X-ray spectra will likely
exhibit emission lines and absorption edges characteristic of the accretion disk
geometry, temperatures, and abundances. We expect that they will also show the
general-relativistic effects of the extreme gravitational environment near the
black hole. Whenever possible we will make (near) simultaneous radio, optical,
X-ray timing (RXTE) and gamma-ray observations.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2002-09-29T08:56:46Z/2002-09-30T06:09:05Z
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 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Prof Walter Lewin, 2006, 015676, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qvgnaay