| Name | 067494 |
| Title | XMM-Newton observations of two Compton thick candidates |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0674940101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-iwc1iyt |
| Author | Dr Valentina La Parola |
| Description | We propose the observation of two Compton thick candidates selected within the extragalactic sources of the Second Palermo BAT Catalogue, according to their position in a N_H vs softness ratio (F[2-10 keV]-F[20-100] keV) plot. We aim at their full spectral characterization through broad-band (0.2-150 keV) high quality spectroscopy, in order to confirm their Compton thick nature. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2012-04-09T07:43:09Z/2012-04-09T23:31:48Z |
| Version | 17.56_20190403_1200 |
| Mission Description | The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 | 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z, 067494, 17.56_20190403_1200. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-iwc1iyt |