A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 020098
Title X-RAY TIMING OBSERVATIONS OF ULTRALUMINOUS X-RAY SOURCES
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0200980101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qmulabd
Author Dr TOD STROHMAYER
Description We are proposing XMM observations of a small sample of Ultraluminous X-ray
sources (ULXs)which have high enough XMM counting rates to enable sensitive
searches for mHz QPOs and broadband power spectral features. Recent detection of
QPOs in a ULX in M82 demonstrates that timing studies can provide a powerful new
tool to probe the properties of ULXs. Some of the primary goals of our study
include: 1) Search for mHz QPOs. 2) Obtain broad band power spectra to determine
the typical rms variability levels with photon energy and 3) To make detailed
comparisons with the timing properties of Galactic black hole systems of known
mass.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2004-09-26T06:55:52Z/2004-09-27T16:01:58Z
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 2005-10-22T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr TOD STROHMAYER, 2005, 020098, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qmulabd