We propose a 60 ks NuSTAR observation of NGC 1052 with simultaneous XMM-Newtoncoverage in order to accurately model the reflection features in this source.NGC 1052 is a LINER with a low Eddington rate that has shown hints of a broad FeKa line but no Compton reflection hump in the past. A short NuSTAR observationof the source, indicated that there may indeed be Compton reflection in thissource and a harder continuum than previously thought. Unfortunately, lack ofstatistics and low resolution in the Fe K bandpass of the current data negatethe possibility of a robust measurement. A longer broadband observation willallow us to robustly measure the reflection signatures and simultaneous XMMcoverage will allow us to carefully and consistently test for relativistic reflection.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2017-01-17T02:05:31Z/2017-01-17T21:40:31Z
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 Elizabeth Rivers, 2018, 'TESTING FOR RELATIVISTIC REFLECTION IN NGC 1052', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-qcd35aj
