It is proposed to obtain the first XMM-Newton observation of the Broad LineRadio Galaxies 3C382. This object is characterised by warm absorption in thesoft X-ray spectrum and a controversial Fe line the origin of which is stilllargely unknown. In earlier data it appears to be extremely broad (ASCA),possibly relativistically broadened, while it is reported unresolved andconsistent with an origin in distant reflection in BeppoSAX data. Thecapabilities of XMM-Newton will be fully exploited. It will be possible to studyin detail the FevirgulK line profile and the jet contribution to the soft X-rayspectrum using a high S/N pn spectrum and it will be possible to elucidate thepresence of X-ray absorption thanks to the RGS high resolution data.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2008-04-28T11:23:33Z/2008-04-28T22:19:42Z
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 Anna Lia Longinotti, 2009, 'The Broad Line Radio Galaxy 3C 382', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-mhujinu
