Previous X-ray observations of the AGN in IRAS 09149-6206 show evidence for someof the strongest reflection from the accretion disk observed among local,Compton-thin AGN. The unusually high reflection fraction indicates an extremeaccretion geometry in which the intrinsic continuum emission experiences stronggravitational light bending, resulting in a broadband X-ray spectrum dominatedby reflection from the inner accretion disk. We request a coordinated broadbandX-ray observation of this remarkable source with XMM (70ks) and NuSTAR (100ks).The quality of the data will enable us to robustly confirm the strongreflection, and utilize the full potential of the latest models to measure theblack hole spin.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2018-07-25T04:29:27Z/2018-07-26T00:46:07Z
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 Dominic Walton, 2019, 'EXTREME DISK REFLECTION IN THE AGN IRAS 09149-6206', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-cy9w826
