We propose a deep (100 ks) spectroscopic follow-up of a recently-discoveredionized absorber with unprecedented physical parameters. The unique combinationof large column density, ionization state and source redshift (zvirgul0.66) makes itthe most massive and the most distant warm absorber detected so far. We designour program to impose meaningful constraints on its kinematics with the aim ofproviding an unambiguous classification of the ionized absorber and extendingthe observed parameter space of nuclear outflows traced by ionized gas in AGN.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2022-04-04T21:35:00Z/2022-04-05T17:03:40Z
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 Enrico Piconcelli, 2023, 'Enlarging the parameter space of ionized outflowing absorbers in quasars', 19.17_20220121_1250, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-lcsyeoj
