We propose to observe the Seyfert 1 galaxy Mrk 290 for the first time withXMM-Newton for a total exposure of 50 ks. Our main goals are: 1) study thedetails of the broad Fe line profile detected by ASCA, measure its parametersinferring limits on the black hole spin, and study its short-timescalevariability and response to the continuum; 2) characterise at both CCD and RGSresolution the complex soft X-ray spectrum where ASCA detected clear signaturesof warm absorber and possible emission lines; 3) use the expected X-rayvariability to unveil the main spectral components and their contribution to the(already observed) spectral variability.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2006-04-30T16:47:58Z/2006-05-07T00:58:32Z
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 Giovanni Miniutti, 2007, 'The broad Fe line and complex X-ray spectrum of the Seyfert 1 galaxy Mrk 290', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-7o58c98
