Proposal ID | 010996 |
Title | X-ray spectroscopy of NGC 5548 |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0109960101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ao5kh6r |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Albert Brinkman |
Abstract | We propose to observe the bright Seyfert 1 galaxy NGC 5548. This well-studiedobject has an X-ray spectrum consisting of a powerlaw, soft excess,warm absorber and reprocessed X-ray spectrum. Using the RGS data we willstudy the absorption and emission spectrum from the warm absorber, inparticular we want to detect the O VIII Lyman alpha line. These data willbe supplemented by the EPIC data that allows an accurate determination ofthe broad-band continuum radiation as well as the iron-K emission andabsorption complexes. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2000-12-24T22:12:11Z/2000-12-25T05:27:23Z |
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. |
Creator Contact | https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk |
Date Published | 2002-09-14T00:00:00Z |
Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
Keywords | "galaxy ngc 5548", "EPIC", "warm absorber", "x ray spectroscopy", "reprocessed xray spectrum", "emission spectrum", "xray spectrum consisting", "soft excess", "NGC 5548", "bright seyfert", "epic data", "absorption complexes", "rgs data", "ngc 5548" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Albert Brinkman, 2002, 'X-ray spectroscopy of NGC 5548', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ao5kh6r |