We propose simultaneous XMM and HST-STIS observations of three prominentSeyfert 1 galaxies. Our primary scientific goal is to study the X-ray andUV absorbers in these systems, focussing on their exact relation to eachother. XMM-RGS will allow spectroscopy of the warm absorber with a resolutionof 1500km/s enabling us to directly constrain the kinematic relationship of the UV/X-ray absorbers. Detailed variability studies of the warm absorberare possible with XMM-EPIC. The relativistically-broadened fluorescent ironline will also be analysed in detail, including the use of relativisticreverberation mapping techniques.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2002-06-23T10:05:05Z/2002-06-24T10:19:03Z
Version
17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description
The European Space Agencys (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESAs second cornerstone of the Horizon 2000 Science Programme. It carries 3 high throughput X-ray telescopes with an unprecedented effective area, and an optical monitor, the first flown on a X-ray observatory. The large collecting area and ability to make long uninterrupted exposures provide highly sensitive observations. Since Earths atmosphere blocks out all X-rays, only a telescope in space can detect and study celestial X-ray sources. The XMM-Newton mission is helping scientists to solve a number of cosmic mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic black holes to the origins of the Universe itself. Observing time on XMM-Newton is being made available to the scientific community, applying for observational periods on a competitive basis.
European Space Agency, Dr Christopher Reynolds, 2003, 'Contemporaneous XMM and HST Observations of Ionized Absorbers in Sy 1 Galaxies', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-tu3vji8
