| Name | 074096 |
| Title | Early evolution of AGN X-ray coronae and the X-ray, BLR, disc-wind connection |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0740960101 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2ij9pzm |
| Author | Dr Giovanni Miniutti |
| Description | We request a quasi-simultaneous XMM-Newton and HST-STIS observation of GSN 069, a high-Eddington ratio true-unabsorbed Seyfert 2 galaxy candidate with ultra-soft X-ray spectrum. From our study of previous X-ray-optical spectra and of UV photometric data, we infer that the lack of BLR in this peculiar object may be attributed to ether (i) the lack of hard X-ray emission or (ii) an evolutionary scenario in which the BLR are just forming. Recent Swift pointings have revealed the emergence of hard X-rays in GSN 069, making the proposed observation highly timely. GSN 069 may represent a true Rosetta stone with which to follow the formation and early evolution of the X-ray corona and to study the connection between X-rays and the BLR-disc-wind system. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| Instrument | EPN, RGS1, OM, RGS2, EMOS1, EMOS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2014-12-05T00:15:10Z/2014-12-06T02:40:10Z |
| 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 | 2016-01-09T23:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2016-01-09T23:00:00Z, 074096, 17.56_20190403_1200. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-2ij9pzm |