Star formation in the NGC7000/IC5070 complex

We propose a joint Chandra ACISI and XMMNewton EPIC/pn observing program todiscover the still unknown population of the starforming region NGC7000/IC5070,at 600 pc. Recent Spitzer data have shown this region to host 2000 or moreYoung Stellar Objects of Classes 0 to II, but missed Class III stars, whichare expected to be numerous as well. The requested combination of highspatialresolution ACIS data (3 pointings, total exposure: 144 ks), and widerfieldEPIC data (3 pointings, total exposure: 73.5 ks) optimizes coverage of bothclustered and diffuse YSO populations. These data will permit studies of thestar formation history, early cluster evolution, mass spectrum and segregation,with unprecedented accuracy for this rich region. truncated!, Please see actual data for full text [truncated!, Please see actual data for full text]