Description
Modern soft X-ray observatories can yield unique insights into time domain astrophysics, and a huge amount of information is stored - and largely unexploited - in data archives. Like a treasure-hunt, the EXTraS project (Exploring the X-ray Transient and variable Sky, http://www.extras-fp7.eu) is harvesting the hitherto unexplored temporal domain information buried in the serendipitous data collected by the European Photon Imaging Camera (EPIC) instrument onboard the ESA XMM-Newton, in 13 years of observations. Part of this analysis is performed through a dedicated science gateway based on EGI Fedcloud. The final results will become the reference for time domain astrophysics in the soft X-ray band, until a future, dedicated mission is deployed.
Acceptable Use Policy
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Goal and description of the extras-fp7 VO
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The EXTraS project aims at harvesting the hitherto unexplored temporal domain information buried in the serendipitous data collected by the European Photon Imaging Camera (EPIC) instrument onboard the ESA XMM-Newton.
Members and Managers of the VO agree to be bound by the Acceptable Usage Rules, VO Security Policy and other relevant EGI Policies, and to use the Infrastructure only in the furtherance of the stated goal of the VO.