We request a 40 ks XMM-Newton observation of the nearby Sy 2 galaxy IRAS13197-1627. Previous BeppoSAX observations have shown that this source is X-raybright F(2-10 keV)virgul4x10e-12 erg/s/cm2 and absorbed (Nh>1e24 cm-2) implying aluminosity of L(2-10 keV)>2x1e44 erg/s, i.e. it is the nearest and brightesttype-II QSO. The BeppoSAX spectrum also exhibits complex spectral features thatpoint to different physical interpretations that cannot be disentangled.Moreover, it shows interesting analogies with the most recent findings onNLSY1s. Our goals are to use the unique throughput of XMM-Newton to furtherinvestigate:i)the possible presence of a relativistic line in this type-IIQSO;ii)its time resolved properties;iii)the nature of the virgul7 keV absorption line.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2005-01-24T00:51:23Z/2005-01-24T13:19:56Z
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 MAURO DADINA, 2006, 'DISENTANGLING THE COMPLEX SPECTRUM OF THE NEAREST AND BRIGHTEST KNOWN TYPE 2 QSO', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-n9fpfqw
