We propose repeated observations with XMM-Newton of the bright Seyfert galaxyNGC 5506 which exhibits a complex Fe line emission profile, with at least twocomponents, as revealed by previous XMM-Newton AO-1 observations. The source isalso known to be highly variable on timescales of few days from extensive RXTEmonitoring. The main goal of the proposed observations is to assess the locationand physical state of the emitting media by measuring their profiles and EWs indifferent intensity states of the continuum. Our strategy will be to perform 4logarithmically spaced observations, sampling time scales from a few days to amonth.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2004-07-11T09:47:01Z/2004-08-08T01:57:51Z
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 JULIEN MALZAC, 2006, 'VARIABILITY OF THE IRON LINE COMPLEX IN NGC5506', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vej60hc
