We propose a fulfill XMM-Newton programme to observe a sample of major mergershosting AGN candidates based on their MIR WISE colours. Our goal is tocharacterise the X-ray emission in interacting galaxy pairs, and to look forsome possible interaction effects like offset nuclei, or intermittent nuclearemission. We selected the galaxy pairs from the sample of Sekiguchi andWolstencroft (1992MNRAS.255.581S, S\\W), of IR bright Arp-Madore major mergers.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2021-09-14T13:22:24Z/2022-04-12T11:22:49Z
Version
19.17_20220121_1250
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 Nora Loiseau, 2023, 'The nuclear activity in a MIR colour selected sample of bright IR mergers', 19.17_20220121_1250, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-3zfgn6m
