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Proposal ID 014268
Title Searching for AGN buried in starbursts
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2ouum7c
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Kazushi Iwasawa
Abstract 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.
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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.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "starburst phenomena", "obscured agn", "xmm newton", "XMM-Newton", "xray emission", "sample represents", "XMM", "agn buried", "wave bands", "infrared bands", "agn surveys", "agn search"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines 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