We propose XMM triggered observations on a candidate blazar for TeV emission.Observations will be triggered following a source detection by the VERITASgamma-ray observatory. VERITAS observations, in turn, may be triggered by anextraordinary optical flare as detected by WEBT member observatories. With theincrease in sensitivity that the now operating second generation detectorsoffer, it is expected that the number of TeV blazars will continue to increasein the coming years, and the TeV source catalog may be extended to containintermediate or low-frequency peaked BLvirgulLac objects. The proposed campaign aimsat the detection of new TeV blazars with meaningful data to allow detailedstudies of their broadband spectral and variability properties.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2008-06-12T04:07:24Z/2008-06-18T06:35:56Z
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 Markus Boettcher, 2009, 'Triggered Observations of New TeV Blazars', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-79yegt9
