XMM-Newton

19993 X-ray telescopesX-ray telescope

LocationSpace (HEO)

Year1999

Size3 X-ray telescopes

TypeX-ray telescope

About XMM-Newton

The European X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission. Launched by Ariane 5 in December 1999. Carries three X-ray telescopes, each with dozens of nested mirror shells. Its large collecting area makes it ideal for faint sources. Has studied black holes, galaxy clusters, and neutron stars for over two decades.

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