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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
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "term programme", "real importance", "ngc 526a", "brightest seyfert", "xmm newton", "XMM-Newton", "adequate signal", "scientific issues", "bright seyfert", "XMM", "relativistic effects close", "NGC 526", "black hole"
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