A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 020169
Title AN XMM-NEWTON SURVEY OF FACE-ON SPIRAL GALAXIES
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0201690201
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0201690301

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rcye4f4
Author Dr TIMOTHY ROBERTS
Description We propose XMM-Newton observations of a well-defined sample of face-on spiral
galaxies for which Chandra measurements are already available. The combined
datasets will provide an unprecedented resource for the comparative study of the
high energy properties of spiral galaxies over a wide range of Hubble type.
Issues to be addressed include the distribution, physical state and energetics
of the hot ISM and the spectral and temporal characteristics of the most
luminous discrete sources. We will also investigate the links between X-ray
emission and current/recent episodes of star-formation.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2004-06-20T15:55:02Z/2005-01-04T04:41:59Z
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 2006-02-18T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr TIMOTHY ROBERTS, 2006, 020169, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rcye4f4