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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"XRISM Mission Unveils Initial Glimpse into the X-ray Universe"

The XRISM mission, a collaboration between JAXA and NASA, has provided its first glimpse into the X-ray universe, showcasing detailed images and spectra of cosmic phenomena such as supernova remnants and galaxy clusters. The mission's instruments, Resolve and Xtend, are already exceeding performance expectations, despite an issue with Resolve's aperture door not opening fully. XRISM aims to offer new insights into the chemical composition, motion, and physical states of X-ray sources, enhancing our understanding of the universe's hottest and most energetic regions. Regular operations are expected to begin later in 2024.

via Phys.org|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"XRISM Mission Unveils Initial Glimpse into the X-ray Universe"

NASA and JAXA's XRISM mission has provided its first glimpse into the X-ray universe, revealing detailed chemical compositions of a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud and capturing an image of a galaxy cluster undergoing a merger. The mission's Resolve instrument has exceeded expectations in spectral resolution, although it faces an issue with an unopened aperture door. XRISM's Xtend instrument offers a wide field of view, showcasing its capabilities even before the mission's regular operations commence in 2024. The mission is a collaboration between JAXA, NASA, and with ESA participation, and is currently inviting proposals for observations.

via Science@NASA|

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science-and-exploration2 years ago•5 min saved

"XRISM Mission Unveils Groundbreaking First Glimpse into the X-ray Universe"

JAXA's X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) has provided its 'first light' observations, showcasing its potential to revolutionize our understanding of the Universe. The mission has successfully captured images and spectra of a galaxy cluster and a supernova remnant, revealing the distribution of chemical elements and providing insights into the evolution of the Universe and the structure of spacetime. XRISM is a collaboration between JAXA, NASA, and ESA, with ESA contributing hardware and scientific expertise in exchange for observing time. Despite a minor issue with a filter on the Resolve instrument, the mission is progressing well, with the commissioning phase set to complete by the end of January. Scientists are invited to submit proposals for observations starting from August 2024, promising a new era in high-resolution imaging spectroscopy of cosmic phenomena.

via European Space Agency|

##galaxyclusters #science-and-exploration

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Probing the Pulsations of the Brightest X-ray Pulsar, M82 X-2"

Chinese astronomers have utilized NASA's Chandra spacecraft and ESA's XMM-Newton satellite to study the pulsations of M82 X-2, an ultra-luminous X-ray pulsar (ULXP) located in the Cigar Galaxy, revealing a long-term spin-down trend interspersed with spin-up events over two decades. This behavior suggests varying accretion rates and a possible magnetic threading cause, with an estimated pulsar magnetic field of 12 trillion Gauss. The findings, published on the arXiv pre-print server, contribute to the understanding of ULXPs, which are neutron stars with emissions exceeding those of a million suns.

via Phys.org|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"India Launches XpoSat to Probe Cosmic Mysteries and Black Holes in 2024"

India is poised to commence the 2024 orbital launch year with the PSLV-C58 mission on January 1, deploying the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) to study cosmic X-ray sources and the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) carrying various payloads. This mission, launching aboard a PSLV-DL rocket, marks India's entry into X-ray astronomy and follows a successful year for ISRO, which included a Moon landing and the launch of a solar observatory. The global launch schedule for January 2024 is packed with significant events, including SpaceX Falcon 9 launches, the debut of ULA's Vulcan rocket, and a Cygnus cargo spacecraft launch aboard a Falcon 9 due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

via Spaceflight Now|

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