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Proposal ID 020426
Title GALAXY FORMATION AND QSO ACTIVITY AT THE EPOCH OF REIONIZATION
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-mvcx5lc
Principal Investigator, PI Dr DUNCAN FARRAH
Abstract We propose deep XMM observations of a QSO at z=6.41. This QSO has one of thehighest redshifts currently known, and is the most luminous and massive objectknown at z=6 or greater. Furthermore, unlike any other QSO at these redshifts,this QSO is detected in the sub-mm, indicating that the host galaxy is stillforming. We will combine the X-ray and sub-mm data to obtain the first clearpicture of the formation of a QSO and its host galaxy at the epoch ofreionization. This picture will be used to study the onset and speed ofreionization, to test competing large-scale structure models, and to examine theearliest formation stages of the first massive structures in the Universe.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2004-11-04T05:43:24Z/2004-11-04T12:57:00Z
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.
Creator Contact https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk
Date Published 2005-12-07T00:00:00Z
Keywords "scale structure models", "massive object", "XMM", "sub mm", "massive structures", "deep xmm", "qso activity", "earliest formation stages", "galaxy formation", "sub mm data"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr DUNCAN FARRAH, 2005, 'GALAXY FORMATION AND QSO ACTIVITY AT THE EPOCH OF REIONIZATION', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-mvcx5lc