Proposal ID | 014423 |
Title | Does Markarian 6 really resemble NGC 4151 |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0144230101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vn255dr |
Principal Investigator, PI | Mr Nick Schurch |
Abstract | We propose a 50ks observation of Markarian 6, a bright Seyfert 1.5 galaxyidentified as a potentially similar X-ray object to NGC 4151. The detailedspectral study of Mrk 6 will significantly increase our knowledge of the large column density, low ionisation, absorption in mid-category Seyfertgalaxies and will provide clear determination of the degree of similaritybetween Mrk 6 and NGC 4151. This observation will result in the highsignal-to-noise spectra required to accurately define and constrain thecontinuum, the complex absorption and the iron features of Mrk 6. It will alsoprovide an excellent identification of the nature and gross details of the softX-ray emission from Mrk 6. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2003-04-26T11:43:08Z/2003-04-27T04:06:59Z |
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 | 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z |
Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
Keywords | "low ionisation", "xray object", "ngc 4151", "resemble ngc 4151", "column density", "seyfert galaxy", "complex absorption", "bright seyfert", "NGC 4151", "mid category", "noise spectra", "soft xray emission" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Mr Nick Schurch, 2004, 'Does Markarian 6 really resemble NGC 4151', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vn255dr |