We propose XMM-Newton observations of 6 nearby molecular-rich infraredgalaxies to complete the program of an AGN search, of which 5 targetsfrom the orignally proposed 11 galaxies have been approved inAO-1. Results from the AO-1 observations support the hypothesis that asignificant fraction of these galaxies harbour obscured AGN whilestarburst phenomena are prominent in the optical and infraredbands. This sample represents a population of obscured AGN which aremissed by AGN surveys in other wave bands. A systematic study of X-rayemission originating from starburst is also of a great interest.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2003-11-11T08:32:50Z/2003-11-11T13:26:42Z
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 Kazushi Iwasawa, 2005, 'Searching for AGN buried in starbursts', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2ouum7c
