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Name 040256
Title The X-ray source population of the Andromeda galaxy M 31
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qs4q5h1
Author Dr Wolfgang Pietsch
Description We propose a deep homogeneous survey of M31 down to a limiting point source
luminosity of 10E35 erg/s which will include all active XRBs. M31 is a milestone
project for X-ray astronomy. Given its proximity it is the ultimate target for a
detailed X-ray inventory of an archetypal low-star-formation-rate galaxy like
our own. We will study M31 XRBs and GC sources, SSSs, SNRs and the hot ISM in
contrast to fore- and background objects. The observations will provide high
quality spectra and light curves, allowing source classification through PDS and
modelling of their SED. The population characteristics of HMXBs and LMXBs will
provide independent constraints on the star formation history of M31, the LG in
general, as well as constraints on the formation channels of compact objects.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2006-06-28T07:02:51Z/2007-01-06T12:45:30Z
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 2008-02-03T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Wolfgang Pietsch, 2008, 040256, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qs4q5h1