Proposal Details - 1020010
Observing the Galactic Center Region with INTEGRAL (Wilms)

Proposal Abstract

We ask for a two year INTEGRAL Key Programme to observe the area of the Galaxy bounded by 20 < l < +20 and 15 < b < +15 with a total of 2 Msec of observations per AO. The aim is to study the inner region of the Galaxy, namely, to continue the search for evidence for gamma-ray flares from Sgr A*, to continue measuring the flux evolution of Sgr B2 through 2012, to monitor bursts and flares from the many LMXB neutron star sources, and to enable signficant serendipitous science in the Galactic center region.:

Observation Strategy (Recommended by TAC)

The total exposure time of 1 Ms is split into 20 observations of 50 ks each, using the default 5x5 dithering pattern. These patterns have random centre points, close to the Galactic Plane, chosen such that the pointings approximately cover a range of ± 10 degrees in Galactic longitude, and ± 5 degrees in Galactic latitude.

Proposal grade: A

Data Rights (Recommended by TAC)

Data rights were granted for Sgr A* only.

Exposure Map

The exposure maps are in galactic coordinates using the Aitoff projection and units of seconds, and the colour scale is indicated at the bottom. The green lines provide the 50, 200, 350, 500 and 650 ksec contour.