A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 016056
Title The X-ray Spectral Evolution of Eta Car During the X-ray Eclipse
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0160560101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0160560201
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0160560301

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-z3cz31d
Author Dr Michael Corcoran
Description We request a triggered EPIC observation
to monitor the X-ray spectral evolution of the
superluminous star Eta Car during the upcoming X-ray eclipse. This
observation will be used in conjunction with colliding wind emission
models to probe the structure of the inner wind of Eta Car and to
determine the sources of emission during eclipse.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-08-02T21:00:17Z/2003-08-18T20:41:46Z
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 2004-10-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Michael Corcoran, 2004, 016056, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-z3cz31d