We propose a 130 ks observation of the bright narrow line Seyfert 1 galaxy Mrk1044. We expect to perform variability analysis to discriminate among models forthe soft X-ray emission. Mrk 1044 has a proven variability history. We aim atcharaterizing its variability pattern throught the rms at different energies andthe possible time lags between different X-ray energies at different frequencyranges. We will then use this pattern as diagnostic of the emission mechanismand geometry. Models considering disc emission, Compton scattering, smearingabsorption or relativistically blurred reflection predict different values ofthe above properties that will be compared with the observations.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2013-01-27T10:57:59Z/2013-01-29T01:33:41Z
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 Maria Santos-Lleo, 2014, 'Variability as a probe for soft X-ray excess models in Mrk1044', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-hisa3nx
