We propose to obtain high signal-to-noise RGS spectra of the Broad Line RadioGalaxies (BLRGs) 3C120 and 3C390.3 in order to investigate the physicalproperties, the geometry and dynamics of their nuclear environments, whichare likely to be dominated by the presence of relativistic jets. We willcompare them with those of Seyfert galaxies, which are thought to be theradio-quiet analogues of BLRGs, and for some of which good quality RGS spectrahave already been obtained. The associated EPIC spectra will provide data onthe strengths and profiles of the Fe K _\alpha emission lines, and will testthe hypothesis that such line may originate in the jet rather than in theaccretion disk.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2003-08-26T05:29:57Z/2003-08-27T18:40:47Z
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.
European Space Agency, Dr Graziella Branduardi-Raymont, 2004, 'The nuclear environment of radio-loud broad line AGN', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-inl747c
