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Name 020250
Title UNRAVELLING THE NATURE OF GT 2318+620: RADIO-JET X-RAY BINARY OR BL LAC
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0202500201

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-gcs02ur
Author Mr PANU MUHLI
Description We propose to use XMM to pin down the classification of the as yet undefined
source GT 2318+620 as a Galactic or an extragalactic object. This target has
been suggested to be a Radio-Jet X-Ray Binary, based on radio observations and
its possible association with one Uhuru X-ray source. Our optical studies of the
source revealed a red, almost featureless spectrum and faint extended emission
around a point-like core, more characteristic of BL Lacertae objects. Using XMM
we wish to obtain the first reliable X-ray detection of GT 2318+620 and
determine the true nature of this peculiar source by a careful examination of
its X-ray spectrum and variability characteristics. XMM observations will be
complemented by simultaneous ground-based optical, near-IR and radio studies.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2004-06-25T00:12:13Z/2004-06-25T03:38:10Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 2005-07-27T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Mr PANU MUHLI, 2005, 020250, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-gcs02ur