We propose to observe a radio galaxy, 4C 29.30 with XMM-Newton for 40ksec inorder to study (1) the spectral properties of the nucleus; and (2) search forX-ray emission associated with the radio halo surrounding this source. This lowredshift galaxy is embedded in a rich environment studied in optical and radiobands. The radio jets end just outside the host galaxy and this 60kpc structureis embedded in a virgul600kpc radio halo. The good quality X-ray observations aremissing. A short virgul8ksec Chandra archival data with a low S/N do not allow fordetailed analysis. Our new XMM-Newton observation will provide the best qualityX-ray spectra of the radio core. The large field of view of the XMM-Newton isrequired for studies of any large scale emission associated with the radio halo.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2008-04-11T09:33:36Z/2008-04-12T01:16:26Z
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 Aneta Siemiginowska, 2009, 'X-ray Environment of Radio Galaxy 4C 29.30', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-vlnderd
