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Proposal ID 030575
Title Partially obscured quasars in the local universe
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-uiagipw
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Stefanie Komossa
Abstract We propose an XMM survey of low redshift partially obscured quasars discoveredin the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). These objects are characterized by largeBalmer decrements, stellar-light dominated continuum, luminous broad Halpha andnarrow OIII. With an estimated density similar to optical-color selected QSOs,this large population of obscured QSOs has many impacts on quasar studies, suchas the inclination oriented unification scheme. However, it is far from clearwhether they are absorbed but otherwise normal quasars, or a special class ofobjects. X-rays will provide a unique view to distinguish between thesepossibilities, and allow us to determine this objects. contribution to the X-raybackground.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2005-05-23T16:10:55Z/2005-12-11T04:47:24Z
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 2007-12-12T00:00:00Z
Keywords "otherwise normal quasars", "SDSS", "XMM", "xmm survey", "obscured qsos", "local universe", "partially obscured quasars", "estimated density", "xray background", "luminous broad halpha", "oiii ].", "balmer decrements", "special class"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Stefanie Komossa, 2007, 'Partially obscured quasars in the local universe', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-uiagipw