XMM-Newton: A Technical Description

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XMM-Newton: A Technical Description

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Due to programmed maintenance, XMM-Newton web service, Science Archive and some SOC computing services may be unavailable from Friday, 24 May, 14:30 until Sunday, 26 May, 20:00 (GMT). During this period no ToO requests can be processed.

These descriptions have been prepared by the XMM-Newton SOC User Support Team. If you have any queries, please contact us via the XMM-Newton HelpDesk.

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A technical description of the European Photon Imaging Camera XMM-Newton RGS
A technical description of the Reflection Grating Spectrometers XMM-Newton OM
A technical description of the Optical Monitor