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Proposal ID 014423
Title Does Markarian 6 really resemble NGC 4151
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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
Keywords "noise spectra", "NGC 4151", "soft xray emission", "bright seyfert", "resemble ngc 4151", "low ionisation", "complex absorption", "column density", "seyfert galaxy", "mid category", "xray object", "ngc 4151"
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