We propose two deep (150 Ksec each) XMM pointings over two fields where we areassembling near infrared spectroscopy of a complete sample of 44 EROs. The XMMdata, complemented with our optical infrared imaging and near infraredspectroscopy will allow us: 1. to investigate the global spectral properties ofa significant sample of optical near-infrared selected EROs; 2. to evaluate thefraction of AGNs amongst EROs and to study the starburst-AGNs connection; 3. to give a lower limit on the space density of high-luminosity type 2 AGNs and4. to shed light on the broad band properties of the X-ray selected EROs at fainter optical near infrared magnitudes. The completeness of our selected EROssample will allow to put these studies on firm and solid statistical ground.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2003-02-11T17:36:53Z/2003-02-12T14:08:51Z
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 Roberto Della Ceca, 2004, 'An XMM Spectral Survey of Extremely Red Objects', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-9jvhnln
