We propose to observe the bright Seyfert 1 galaxy Mrk 1040 with XMM-Newton. Withan exposure of 80ks, we will be able to measure the continuum and Fe K alpha line parameters with much better accuracy than possible before with ASCA. Thiswill enable us to infer the location of the Fe-emitting gas. If the lineoriginates from within 6 gravitational radii from the black hole, information onthe black hole spin could be derived. Mrk 1040 is also bright enough to allow usto study Fe line variability down to a 15 ks timescale. The soft sensitivity ofXMM-Newton will be used to characterise the nature of the soft X-ray absorptionin this AGN.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2009-02-13T14:30:26Z/2009-02-14T18:38:53Z
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 Giovanni Miniutti, 2010, 'The broad Fe line of the bright Seyfert 1 galaxy Mrk 1040', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-z8aq9jc
