A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 086305
Title Extreme Disc Reflection in the AGN ESO 033-G002
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0863050201

DOI https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-gcayg1t
Author Dr Dominic Walton
Description Previous X-ray observations of the the AGN in ESO033-G002 show evidence for some
of the strongest reflection from the accretion disc observed among local,
Compton-thin AGN. The unusually high reflection fraction indicates an extreme
accretion geometry in which the intrinsic continuum emission experiences strong
gravitational light bending, resulting in a broadband X-ray spectrum. We request
a coordinated broadband X-ray observation of this remarkable source with
XMM-Newton (130ks) and NuSTAR (150ks). The quality of the data will enable us to
robustly confirm the strong reflection, and utilize the full potential of the
latest models to measure the black hole spin and constrain the coronal geometry,
self-consistently accounting for the strength and the profile of the reflection
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2020-06-09T19:10:45Z/2020-06-11T09:12:25Z
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, Dr Dominic Walton, 2021, 086305, 18.02_20200221_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-gcayg1t