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Name 040282
Title Newly-Discovered Regions of Star Formation in Serpens and Perseus
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0402820101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-o4sz4t3
Author European Space Agency
Description We propose observations of two fields in Serpens and one in Perseus centered on
newly discovered regions of recent star formation. Spitzer IR maps of the
regions reveal dense molecular gas and numerous previously unknown PMS stars,
diverse in both mass and age. Comparison of the IR disk and X-ray coronal
properties will allow detailed characterization of the individual stars and
investigation of evolutionary trends in different regions. Young stars are
strong X-ray emitters throughout their PMS evolution, from embedded protostars
to older dust-free PMS stars. X-ray emission provides an excellent method of
tracing the entire PMS population and investigating the star formation histories
of these regions and the processes controlling the fragmentation and formation of stars.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2007-04-15T13:29:37Z/2007-04-16T06:04:52Z
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 2008-05-02T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, 2008, Newly-Discovered Regions Of Star Formation In Serpens And Perseus, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-o4sz4t3