A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 011180
Title X-ray spectroscopy of the LINER M81
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0111800101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0111800301

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-fmmar42
Author Dr Bert Brinkman
Description GT - Detailed X-ray spectral information will help to distinguish between the
emission mechanisms present in this bright LINER. If it contains a .dwarf. AGN,
it should show a compact, variable source whose X-ray emission has a non-thermal
power-law form. It may also show strong Fe K-alpha line emission produced by
fluorescence in cold matter. On the other hand, nuclear starbursts are
frequently extended over kpac scales and are expected to show thermal spectra
characterised by coronal X-ray emission lines. The high spectral resolution of
the RGS, combined with the long exposure time, will produce spectra of unpr
unprecedented detail.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2001-04-22T07:44:00Z/2001-04-23T22:55:37Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 2002-10-09T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Bert Brinkman, 2002, 011180, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-fmmar42