M 83 XMM-Newton X-Ray Point Source Catalog: 189 Detected Sources

189 X-ray point sources detected in the barred spiral galaxy M 83 from three XMM-Newton observations. The catalog, created by NASA HEASARC in 2013, classifies sources including X-ray binaries, AGN candidates, and supernova remnants using spectral analysis and multi-wavelength cross-correlation. It includes derived X-ray luminosity functions for sources within and outside the galaxy's D25 ellipse.

Use Cases

• Studying X-ray binary luminosity functions based on the derived functions for different galactic regions.
• Classifying X-ray source types based on spectral analysis, hardness ratios, and multi-wavelength cross-correlations described.
• Analyzing spatial distributions of X-ray sources, particularly comparing sources inside and outside the D25 ellipse.
• Investigating the nature of ultra-luminous X-ray sources and super-soft source candidates identified in the catalog.

Strengths

• Contains 189 detected X-ray sources with constrained classifications.
• Derives X-ray luminosity functions for sources within and outside the D25 ellipse, correcting for incompleteness.
• Uses data from three XMM-Newton observations with specific exposure times and instrument modes detailed.
• Cross-correlates with catalogs across X-ray, optical, infrared, and radio wavelengths for source identification.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is from 2013; newer observations may exist.

Provenance

Source

NASA HEASARC, based on CDS Catalog J/A+A/553/A7.

Collection Method

Analysis of three public archival XMM-Newton observations of galaxy M 83.

Time Range

Observations from 2003-01-27 and 2008.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 17:26:34.262517; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Grand-design barred spiral galaxy M 83.