We propose to observe the Compton-thick source IGR J16318-4848 with XMM-Newtonsimultaneously to our already approved NuSTAR science team observation. Our aimis to measure the first high signal to noise, high resolution broad bandspectrum of this type of source. Our goal is to constrain the geometry of theabsorber in the system further through broad-band spectroscopy, analysis of theIron line, including the search for a Compton shoulder, and a measurement of theresponse of the iron line flux to continuum variations.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2014-08-22T19:50:29Z/2014-08-23T21:57:09Z
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, Prof Joern Wilms, 2015, 'Simultaneous XMM-Newton and NuSTAR Observations of IGR J16318-4848', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-avokw74
