Proposal ID | 011299 |
Title | The Galactic Superluminal Source GRS 1915+105 |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0112990101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-bsgrsrn |
Principal Investigator, PI | Dr Martin Turner |
Abstract | GT-We propose to observe the galactic black hole binary source ofrelativistic jets GRS 1915+105. The aim of this proposal is tosearch for: 1 redshifted iron lines from the ejecta, 2 asymmetricemission lines from the accretion disk, 3 QPOs at a maximum frequencyof 67 Hz. Our first observation will be performed during a normal stateof the source, the other one during a flaring state. The trigger ofthe second observation will be determined thanks to the radio monitoringof the Green Bank Interferometer. A spectral state (i.e. flat spectrum)or a high flux may trigger the observation. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2003-03-29T13:36:54Z/2003-10-17T04:52:33Z |
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 | 2004-11-06T00:00:00Z |
Keywords | "redshifted iron lines", "flat spectrum", "asymmetric emission lines", "accretion disk", "green bank interferometer", "maximum frequency" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Dr Martin Turner, 2004, 'The Galactic Superluminal Source GRS 1915+105', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-bsgrsrn |