Proposal ID | 072482 |
Title | IRAS 18325-5926: A Seyfert 2 displaying unusual spectral characteristics |
Download Data Associated to the proposal | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0724820101 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-3egt725 |
Principal Investigator, PI | Mr Andrew Lobban |
Abstract | IRAS 18325-5926 is a type-2 Seyfert galaxy displaying unusual spectralproperties; namely a broad Fe line perhaps originating primarily from He-likeFe, ionised warm-absorber features and a moderately low absorption column ofcold matter. It also exhibits significant and rapid X-ray variability. However,this source has been somewhat overlooked and the only existing XMM-Newtonobservation suffered from severe technical problems. Through a new 150ksexposure with XMM-Newton we aim to constrain the true nature and origin of thebroad Fe line, confirm the presence of outflowing ionised absorption, test forsoft X-ray reflection features from an ionised accretion disc and probe thevariability of the continuum, iron line and warm absorber on both short and long timescales. |
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Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
Temporal Coverage | 2013-09-04T04:10:39Z/2013-10-16T22:30:03Z |
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 | 2014-10-30T00:00:00Z |
Keywords | "seyfert galaxy displaying", "rapid xray variability", "warm absorber", "XMM", "spectral characteristics", "iron line", "iras 18325 5926", "broad fe line", "existing xmm newton", "cold matter", "XMM-Newton", "soft xray reflection", "outflowing ionised absorption", "spectral properties", "ionised accretion disc", "ionised warm absorber", "xmm newton" |
Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, Mr Andrew Lobban, 2014, 'IRAS 18325-5926: A Seyfert 2 displaying unusual spectral characteristics', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-3egt725 |