We propose to observe the blazar PKS 0521-365 for 70 ks with EPIC imaging andspectroscopy. We intend to establish the presence of the Fe Kalpha line,or lackthereof, which will enable a direct measurement or to put strict limits on theparameters of the accretion disk. At the same time we would be able to imagethe halo detected by ROSAT in much better detail : we intend to study its spatial and spectral parameters and to determine the physical parameters of the cooling flow, like the pressure surrounding the optical jet: this sourceis unique showing inflow and outflow on comparable scales Usage of the OM with the UV grism will allow measurement of the Ly alpha intensity and of the UV spectrum at the same time of the X-ray observation.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2002-10-09T23:48:19Z/2002-10-10T08:40:18Z
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 Lucio Chiappetti, 2003, 'XMM Observations of the misaligned Blazar PKS0521-365', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-f7fki5k
