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Proposal ID 076296
Title A Candidate Recoiling Black Hole In A Nearby Dwarf Galaxy
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-gqzszfu
Principal Investigator, PI Dr Michael Koss
Abstract We have discovered a BH recoil candidate offset by 800 pc from a nearby dwarfgalaxy. The object, SDSS1133, shows offset broad lines and strong variability.While originally classified as a supernova because of its non-detection in 2005,we detect it in observations over 63 years. Using high-resolution AO, weconstrain the emission region to be <12 pc. We request a 24 ks XMM observationto decide whether this is a recoiling black hole or an unprecedented 50 yearoutbursting LBV star (e.g. Eta Carina) followed by a unique long duration SN IInwith rebrightening. SDSS1133 has recently undergone a 1.3 mag rebrightening inPanSTARRS imaging that is unprecedented for a late time SN (>10 yr) and suggeststhat the coming year is a critical time to observe this faint source at maximum.
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Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2015-12-02T12:40:26Z/2015-12-04T15:59:48Z
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 2016-12-22T23:00:00Z
Last Update 2025-01-27
Keywords "candidate recoiling blackhole", "outbursting lbv star", "eta carina", "SDSS", "resolution ao", "recoiling blackhole", "late timesupernova", "faint source", "panstarrs imaging", "emission region", "nearby dwarf galaxy", "XMM", "mag rebrightening", "offset broad lines"
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Michael Koss, 2016, 'A Candidate Recoiling Black Hole In A Nearby Dwarf Galaxy', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-gqzszfu