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Name 083047
Title EDGE-ON DISK OR RELATIVISTIC WIND THE CASE OF PG 1402+261
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0830470101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-jlth7fj
Author Dr Emanuele Nardini
Description We propose a simultaneous observation with NuSTAR (150 ks) and XMM (75 ks) of
the radio-quiet Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 galaxy PG 1402+261 (z=0.164), which showed
significant spectral complexity at 6-9 keV in a previous XMM snapshot. This can
be interpreted as either a very strong, extremely broadened FeK emission line
from the accretion disk, or the signature of a high-column, high-ionization disk
wind. By pinpointing the intensity and shape of the continuum beyond this
puzzling feature, NuSTAR will allow us to distinguish between the two scenarios
or disentangle their relative contribution. Indeed, PG 1402+261 is a
high-luminosity (and possibly more extreme) equivalent of other NLS1s where both
strong reflection and ultra-fast outflows have been recently revealed.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2018-12-17T12:41:18Z/2018-12-18T10:21:18Z
Version 17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's 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 Earth's 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 2020-01-17T23:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Emanuele Nardini, 2020, 083047, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-jlth7fj