• DOI:10.1117/1.OE.51.1.011009
• Corpus ID: 119237088

XMM-Newton (X-Ray Mulit-Mirror Mission) Observatory

@inproceedings{Lumb2012XMMNewtonM,
  title={XMM-Newton (X-Ray Mulit-Mirror Mission) Observatory},
  author={David H. Lumb and Norbert Schartel and Fred A. Jansen},
  year={2012}
}

• D. Lumb, N. Schartel, F. Jansen
• Published 8 February 2012
• Physics

X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) has been one of the most successful astronomy missions launched by the European Space Agency. It exploits innovative use of replication technology for the X-ray reflecting telescopes that has resulted in an unprecedented combination of effective area and resolution. Three telescopes are equipped with imaging cameras and spectrometers that operate simultaneously, together with a coaligned optical telescope. The key features of the payload are described, and the in-orbit performance and scientific achievements are summarised. Subject terms or keywords: XMM-Newton, X-ray astronomy, space telescopes