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Proposal ID 050263
Title XMM-Newton multifrequency variability of the peculiar blazar OJ 287
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-5lbbq4q
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Stefano Ciprini
Abstract The BL Lac object OJ 287 (z=0.306) is a highly variable blazar showing pseudo-periodic outbursts every 11-12 years, and monitored in the radio-optical bandssince many years. We propose here one further (4th) EPIC-pn observation of OJ287 as continuation of our long-term multifrequency programme to be performed inthese important years for the source, aiming to observe the X-ray and MWbehaviour of OJ 287 in different brightness stages and possibly during the nextexpected outburst. Ground-based multifrequency campaigns and monitoring arealready ongoing (thanks also to the WEBT consortium), joint with VLBA/VLBIobservation.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2008-04-22T17:13:34Z/2008-04-23T08:43:49Z
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 2009-06-10T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "variable blazar", "oj 287", "EPIC", "term multifrequency programme", "epic pn", "XMM-Newton", "radio optical bands", "multifrequency campaigns", "XMM", "blazar oj 287", "pseudo periodic outburst", "webt consortium", "brightness stages"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Stefano Ciprini, 2009, 'XMM-Newton multifrequency variability of the peculiar blazar OJ 287', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-5lbbq4q