A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 011096
Title Gravitationally Lensed Quasar Q2237+0305 SSC_36
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0110960101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-1dva36n
Author Dr Michael Watson
Description We propose to observe the gravitationally lensed quadruple quasar Q2237+0305
with XMM with three goals in mind. The first is to determine its X-ray
luminosity and hence the spectral energy distribution of this important high
redshift quasar. The second goal is to detect possible variability in the X-ray
flux of this quasar on time scales of a few hours or smaller. The third goal
relates to the possibility of determining the nature of any X-ray variability,
since it can be either intrinsic or microlens-induced. Intrinsic variability
could be used to determine the time delay (which is inversely proportional to
the Hubble constant), microlensing depends on the source size of the X-ray
emitting region and on the possible dark compact objects in the lensing galaxy.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2002-05-28T15:46:29Z/2002-05-29T03:40:59Z
Version 17.56_20190403_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 2003-07-16T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Michael Watson, 2003, 011096, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-1dva36n