XMM-Newton (X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission) – Definition & Detailed Explanation – Telescopes & Observatories Glossary

What is XMM-Newton? XMM-Newton is a space telescope launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) in December 1999. It is the largest X-ray observatory ever launched and is named after Sir Isaac Newton, the renowned physicist and mathematician. XMM stands for X-ray Multi-Mirror, highlighting the telescope’s primary function of observing X-ray emissions from celestial objects. … Read more