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Name 040033
Title XMM-Newton Timing Observations of a New X-ray Pulsar in SNR G292.0+1.8
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0400330101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0wa08dv
Author Prof John P. Hughes
Description We propose new XMM-Newton high time resolution EPIC-pn observations of a
recently discovered radio and X-ray pulsar in the young oxygen-rich supernova
remnant (SNR) G292.0+1.8. Our requested exposure time is sufficient to allow the
first detailed study of the timing and spectral properties of the X-ray pulsar.
In particular we will measure the X-ray pulse shape and phase as a function of
photon energy, determine the phase lag between the radio and X-ray pulses, and
measure the X-ray spectrum of the pulsed emission. Only XMM-Newton has
sufficient sensitivity, high time resolution, and spectral capability to be able
to study the X-ray properties of this new pulsar.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2006-08-17T23:36:07Z/2006-08-18T16:33:04Z
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 2007-09-16T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Prof John P. Hughes, 2007, 040033, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-0wa08dv