| Name | 055469 |
| Title | A Comprehensive X-ray Study of W51B+C Complex |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0554690101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-tv1azvu |
| Author | European Space Agency |
| Description | W51 is a Galactic radio complex consist of star forming regions (SFRs; W51A and W51B) and a supernova remnant (SNR; W51C). W51B and C are a particularly useful opportunity for the study of the interaction between a supernova remnant and star-forming regions. We propose joint XMM-Newton and Chandra observations of W51B/C. XMM-Newton will cover W51C where the large field of view and high throughput of XMM-Newton are ideal, while Chandra observation will cover W51B where superb angular resolution of Chandra is necessary. Our joint program will be effective to reveal the nature of the pulsar wind nebula, the origin of the central emission in SNR W51C, the origin of diffuse X-ray emission in W51B, and the star-formation history of W51B. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2009-04-08T10:58:21Z/2009-04-09T09:31:16Z |
| 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 | 2010-04-29T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2010, A Comprehensive X-Ray Study Of W51B+C Complex, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-tv1azvu |