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Proposal ID 072470
Title Constraining the nature of PMN J1603-4904-is it a gamma-loud young radio galaxy?
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-xhv6l0c
Principal Investigator, PI Mrs Cornelia Mueller
Abstract We request a 35ksec XMM observation of the gamma-ray emitting compact symmetricradio source PMNJ1603-4904 as a crucial part of the first simultaneous radio togamma-ray campaign on this object. Constraining the X-ray spectrum of thecompact radio source is needed to properly model the broadband SED, which isessential for understanding the physical nature of this unusual object. TheSwift detection allows no spectral modeling of its very faint X-ray counterpart,hence, precise spectral investigations with XMM are strongly required.PMNJ1603-4904 is one of the few young radio galaxy candidates associated with abright gamma-ray source, thus it plays a key role in investigating theunderlying emission mechanism of newly born active galaxies.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2013-09-17T18:16:51Z/2013-09-18T05:56:51Z
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 2014-10-02T00:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "gamma loud", "swift detection allows", "faint xray counterpart", "spectral modeling", "radiogalaxy ?.", "gamma ray campaign", "precise spectral investigations", "pmn j1603 4904", "key role", "broadband sed", "pmnj1603 4904", "emission mechanism", "radiogalaxy candidates", "XMM", "xray spectrum", "compact radio source", "born active galaxy", "properly model"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Mrs Cornelia Mueller, 2014, 'Constraining the nature of PMN J1603-4904-is it a gamma-loud young radio galaxy?', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-xhv6l0c