We propose to study two nearby face-on galaxies, NGC1097 and NGC1566, whichpresent circumnuclear star-forming and un-obscured AGN activity (Sy1), whoseX-ray emission can be separated with XMM-Newton. Data available in otherwavelenghts, combined with our X-ray data, will aid to characterize theAGN-starburst connection in these galaxies, which can help in disentangling bothtypes of activity in objects at farther distances. Hard X-ray emission is asignature of AGN activity, while soft X-ray emission is attributed to hot plasmaheated by mechanical energy released by stellar winds and supernovae. XMM-Newtondata are key for this, as quality spectra can be obtained for the nucleus andcircumnuclear rings and the AGN and starburst contributions can be characterized.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2015-11-05T01:49:16Z/2015-11-06T03:20:56Z
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, Ms Laura Tomas, 2016, 'Starburst-AGN relation in two nearby galaxies with low luminosity AGN', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-oqzkbm3
