Recent XMM-Newton observations have led to the discovery of a large scale X-rayjet from the long-term X-ray transient and black hole candidate 4U 1755--33. Wepropose a follow-up XMM-Newton observation of the jet to be madecontemporaneously with radio and optical/IR observations which will permit us toconstrain the nature of the emission process and study the evolution of the jet.These observations will constrain the overall energetics of the jet emission andhelp us understand the interactions of black hole jets with the interstellarmedium.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2004-09-18T20:22:31Z/2004-09-19T09:07:50Z
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 PHILIP KAARET, 2005, 'THE NATURE OF THE LARGE-SCALE X-RAY JET FROM 4U 1755-33', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-nbcpro8
