We propose simultaneous Chandra-XMM Newton observations of Mkn 590, one of thebrightest Seyfert 1 galaxies in the Piccinotti sample. We aim at obtaining ahigh resolution and high S/N snapshot on the X ray spectrum of this galaxy beingable, at the same time, to measure its short-time scale variations. The finalobjective is to probe the very inner regions in this AGN. Especially, the FeK alpha line profile will be measured with great accuracy, which will becrucial to constrain current physical models. Chandra and XMM {em simultaneous}observations are the only current method to allow it. HETG will constrain theprofile of the narrow line core. XMM-Newton is necessary to measure the broadwings.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2004-07-04T07:02:40Z/2004-07-05T14:20:34Z
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 Maria Santos-Lleo, 2005, 'A LONG X-RAY LOOK AT THE PICCINOTTI SEYFERT 1 GALAXY MKN 590', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-kdnvlsd
