We propose to observe three FR0 radio galaxies that are recently detected, forthe first time, in the gamma-ray band, for a total of 110 ksec with XMM-Newton.These sources have no previous X-ray spectral measurements. The XMM observationswill allow us to characterize the X-ray spectral behavior of the proposedsources which will enable us to accurately determine the associated jet powerand the particle population responsible for the observed emission. We will alsocompare the derived results with other gamma-ray emitting FR I and II radiogalaxies.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2023-02-15T02:55:14Z/2023-02-15T14:30:14Z
Version
20.09_20221024_1724
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 Vaidehi S Paliya, 2024, 'XMM-Newton Observations of the First Gamma-ray Detected FR0 Radio Galaxies', 20.09_20221024_1724, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-w1nx07r
