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Proposal ID 015094
Title SIMULTANEOUS XMM-NEWTON AND CXO/HETGS OBSERVATIONS OF SEYFERT 1 GALAXIES
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ootv7t3
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Ian George
Abstract We propose simultaneous XMM-Newton and CXO observations of two bright Seyfert 1galaxies as part of a long-term programme to ensure that such observations are performed for the 20 brightest Seyfert 1 galaxies during the lifetimes ofthe missions. The targets, NGC 526A and MCG-2-58-22, were selected since theyare the brightest members of the sample for which neither XMM-Newton nor CXO/HETGS observations have been made/scheduled with adequate signal-to-noise. The proposed observations will enable a number of important scientific issues tobe addressed. For example, we will be able to decouple the narrow and broad FeKalpha line components: a crucial step in determining the real importance of relativistic effects close to the black hole.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-06-21T22:58:28Z/2003-06-22T12:17:06Z
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 2004-08-24T00:00:00Z
Keywords "ngc 526a", "relativistic effects close", "real importance", "XMM", "brightest seyfert", "scientific issues", "NGC 526", "term programme", "black hole", "XMM-Newton", "adequate signal", "bright seyfert", "xmm newton"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Ian George, 2004, 'SIMULTANEOUS XMM-NEWTON AND CXO/HETGS OBSERVATIONS OF SEYFERT 1 GALAXIES', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-ootv7t3