| Name | 086190 |
| Title | XMM snapshot survey of an optically selected sample of black hole binaries |
| URL | https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0861900701 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-947kw7f |
| Author | European Space Agency |
| Description | In a recent survey by combining photometry of ASAS-SN and spectroscopy of LAMOST, a sample black hole binary candidates were selected. We speculate that they are X-ray binary systems in the quiescent state. To distinguish them from chromospherically active binaries, we propose to use XMM-Newton observations to search for their X-ray counterparts. By measuring the X-ray spectrum and X-ray flux, we can select the most promising black hole candidates for follow-up observations. |
| Publication | No observations found associated with the current proposal |
| Instrument | EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2 |
| Temporal Coverage | 2020-05-04T20:34:52Z/2020-05-24T10:20:58Z |
| Version | 18.02_20200221_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 | 2021-07-22T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher And Registrant | European Space Agency |
| Credit Guidelines | European Space Agency, 2021, Xmm Snapshot Survey Of An Optically Selected Sample Of Black Hole Binaries, 18.02_20200221_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-947kw7f |