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Proposal ID 015267
Title STUDY OF A COMPLETE SAMPLE OF BROAD LINE RADIO GALAXIES
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qhvtn0y
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Paola Grandi
Abstract We propose to pursue the spectral survey of Broad Line Radio Galaxies proposedin AO1 through the observation of 2 new sources. Previous X-ray observationshave shown that in BLRGs iron lines and reflections are weaker than in Seyfert1s. This result suggests that either: 1) a non-thermal continuum possiblyassociated with the core radiation emission dilutes the Seyfert-like emission;or 2) the physical conditions of the accretion flow in radio-loud type I AGNsare different. Our first XMM-Newton observation (Pictor A) has revealed a coldnarrow iron line and a very small UV bump, confirming the discrepancy with aSeyfert-like picture. More XMM-Newton observations are necessary to definitivelyestablish the physical geometrical reasons of the BLRG-Seyfert 1 differences.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2003-10-19T23:09:26Z/2003-10-20T14:59:52Z
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 2004-11-11T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-08-04
Keywords "XMM", "broad line radiogalaxy", "spectral survey", "blrg seyfert", "XMM-Newton", "seyfert 1s", "nonthermal continuum", "physical geometrical reasons", "physical conditions", "xmm newton", "accretion flow", "radio loud type", "uv bump", "blrgs iron lines", "complete sample"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Paola Grandi, 2004, 'STUDY OF A COMPLETE SAMPLE OF BROAD LINE RADIO GALAXIES', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qhvtn0y