| Name | 030117 |
| Title | The X-ray source populations of different stellar generations in the SMC |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0301170101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ru5a93f |
| Author | European Space Agency |
| Description | We propose XMM-Newton observations of 6 representative regions of the SMC, with well constrained stellar populations of ages virgul10Myr to 0.5Gyr. For the first time we will observe the X-ray source populations in regions of varying stellar content, down to a limiting luminosity of 2x10^{33} erg/s (20 times deeper than ROSAT) in a young star-forming galaxy. We will classify the detected sources based on their optical counterparts, while based on X-ray spectra and timing we will identify X-ray binary pulsars. We will use these results to investigate the connection between stellar and XRB populations. These observations will provide a picture of the faint XRB populations and will complement similar studies of other galaxies where these populations cannot be observed. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2006-03-19T14:22:38Z/2006-04-06T10:36:03Z |
| 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 | 2007-05-04T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2007, The X-Ray Source Populations Of Different Stellar Generations In The Smc, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ru5a93f |