We propose simultaneous 100 ks XMM-Newton and NuSTAR observations of the Seyfert1.5 galaxy ESO 362-G18 for the purpose of making a detailed study of thespectrum of radiation reflected from the inner accretion disk. Our chief aim isto constrain both the spin of the black hole and the properties of the coronathat illuminates the disk. The combination of NuSTARa??s high-sensitivity in thehard X-ray band, the soft-band coverage of XMM-Newton, and our state-of-the-artrelativistic reflection models will allow us to break degeneracies betweendifferent possible scenarios, and impose tight constraints on the accretiongeometry and black hole spin of this bright AGN.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2016-09-24T19:39:21Z/2016-09-26T05:12:41Z
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, Dr JAVIER ADOLFO GARCIA, 2017, 'REFLECTION SPECTROSCOPY OF THE SEYFERT 1.5 AGN ESO 362-G18', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-sxfpnvg
