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Proposal ID 069083
Title The extreme X-ray weakness of PG 0043+039
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-udek5k4
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Norbert Schartel
Abstract The majority of broad absorption line quasars are X-ray weak which is usuallyexplained by the absorption of the out-flowing wind in combination with thewinds velocity shear. PG 0043-036 is the most extreme X-ray weak quasar known todate, but shows surprisingly only a very weak broad absorption line system. Aconclusive interpretation is hampered by the absence of simultaneousmeasurements which is mandatory as both, the X-ray flux and the broad absorptionsystem are known to be variable. We propose simultaneous XMM-Newton, HST (1orbit) and 10m Hobby-Eberly or SALT Telescope observations in order tocharacterize simultaneously PG 0043-036.s X-ray emission and (broad) absorption(line system) properties.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2013-07-18T14:15:39Z/2013-07-18T23:25:39Z
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 2014-08-31T00:00:00Z
Keywords "xray weak quasar", "xray weakness", "XMM", "pg 0043", "xray flux", "10m hobby eberly", "winds velocity shear", "XMM-Newton", "pg 0043 036", "xray emission", "salt telescope", "broad absorption system", "xray weak", "HST", "xmm newton", "flowing wind"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Norbert Schartel, 2014, 'The extreme X-ray weakness of PG 0043+039', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-udek5k4