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Proposal ID 010996
Title X-ray spectroscopy of NGC 5548
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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
Keywords "ngc 5548", "galaxy ngc 5548", "warm absorber", "EPIC", "soft excess", "emission spectrum", "epic data", "NGC 5548", "x ray spectroscopy", "absorption complexes", "xray spectrum consisting", "rgs data", "reprocessed xray spectrum", "bright seyfert"
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