| Name | 014268 |
| Title | Searching for AGN buried in starbursts |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0142680701 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2ouum7c |
| Author | Dr Kazushi Iwasawa |
| Description | We propose XMM-Newton observations of 6 nearby molecular-rich infrared galaxies to complete the program of an AGN search, of which 5 targets from the orignally proposed 11 galaxies have been approved in AO-1. Results from the AO-1 observations support the hypothesis that a significant fraction of these galaxies harbour obscured AGN while starburst phenomena are prominent in the optical and infrared bands. This sample represents a population of obscured AGN which are missed by AGN surveys in other wave bands. A systematic study of X-ray emission originating from starburst is also of a great interest. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| 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 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 | 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z, 014268, 17.56_20190403_1200. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2ouum7c |