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The XMM-Newton (X-ray Multimirror Misson-Newton) is an orbiting X-ray observatory launched by ESA in December 1999. It is in a highly elliptical orbit with apogee 114,000 km and perigee 7000 km. The intended observations for XMM Newton include the detection of X-ray emissions from Solar System objects and detailed studies of star-forming regions. One of the star-forming regions that has been observed is M-16, the Eagle Nebula.
XMM-Newton(X射线多镜任务-牛顿)是欧洲航天局(ESA)于1999年12月发射的轨道X射线天文卫星。它处于一个高度椭圆轨道上,近地点7000公里,远地点114000公里。XMM-Newton的观测目标包括探测太阳系天体的X射线辐射以及对恒星形成区进行详细研究。其中已观测到的一个恒星形成区是M-16,即鹰星云。 |