A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 069157
Title A detailed look at an understudied ULX QPO
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0691570101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-af0d1cu
Author Dr Matthew Middleton
Description The study of quasi-periodic oscillations (QPOs) is of increasing importance in
helping us to understand the enigmatic population of ultra-luminous X-ray
sources (ULXs). Whilst few in number, these signals present an opportunity to
understand the accretion flow and provide a diagnostic of the central, unknown
mass by comparison of the joint spectral and timing characteristics of the
emission to those of well studied X-ray binaries (XRBs) and active galactic
nuclei (AGNs). We propose a single orbit observation of NGC 6946 X-1, providing
only the second unambiguous high-quality dataset on a ULX with a QPO. This will
allow the QPO and broad-band variability to be probed using the latest joint
spectral/timing methods, allowing robust tests for models of the emission properties of this ULX.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2012-10-21T17:50:58Z/2012-10-23T02:59:19Z
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 2013-11-07T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Matthew Middleton, 2013, 069157, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-af0d1cu