Proposal ID | 067532 |
Title | A Detailed Study of One Extreme NLS1: PG 1244+026 |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0675320101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-y2i21uh |
Principal Investigator, PI | Mr Chichuan Jin |
Abstract | PG 1244+026 is a an extremely bright active galaxy (AGN) with the narrowestH-beta line among all PG quasars. Its broadband spectral energy distribution(SED) shows a huge soft X-ray excess making this object a perfect test for ourmodels of NLS1 which are dominated by large hot discs. Here we propose toobserve this object in order to study its X-ray spectrum and spectralvariability. A long exposure time XMM-Newton observation will resolve detailedfeatures in its X-ray spectrum and RMS spectrum, especially in the soft-excessregion. This study will help us to understand the nature of the most extremeNLS1s, and provide essential evidence towards the unification of the accretionprocesses between AGN and black hole binaries (BHBs). |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2011-12-25T14:44:40Z/2011-12-27T03:38:26Z |
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. |
Creator Contact | https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/xmm-newton/xmm-newton-helpdesk |
Date Published | 2013-01-31T00:00:00Z |
Last Update | 2025-01-27 |
Keywords | "blackhole binary bhbs", "beta line", "accretion processes", "rms spectrum", "perfect test", "soft excess region", "pg 1244", "evidence towards", "spectral variability", "XMM-Newton", "pg quasars", "XMM", "xray spectrum", "hot discs" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Mr Chichuan Jin, 2013, 'A Detailed Study of One Extreme NLS1: PG 1244+026', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-y2i21uh |