We propose for 10 ks observations of 27 galaxies within 15 Mpc that have a farinfrared luminosity greater than 5x 10^42 erg s^-1. Combining these observationswith 39 similar objects already in the XMM-Newton and Chandra archives willyield a complete sample of such IR-luminous AGN within 15 Mpc. These data willenable us to discover previously unknown buried AGN, which would be nearlyimpossible to detect at other wavelengths, and thus fill holes in our knowledgeof the local column density distribution, luminosity function andobscured-to-unobscured AGN ratio -- all of which are key ingredients tounderstanding the X-ray background and the cosmic evolution of AGN.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2007-01-20T09:39:42Z/2007-04-26T03:40:17Z
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 David Ballantyne, 2008, 'The Local Population of Obscured AGN', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-yq4w1iv
