A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 011157
Title Long term X-ray spectroscopy of the Seyfert 1 galaxy MCG-6-30-15
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0111570101
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0111570201
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0111570401
https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0111570501

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rsp4udj
Author Dr Bert Brinkman
Description GT - This 100 ksec long observation of MCG-6-30-15 will be used to separate and
characterise the components of its X-ray spectrum, to study their evolution with
time and in relation to the X-ray continuum and optical/UV behaviour.
The galaxy shows evidence for variable absorption by ionized oxygen (which
indicates a warm absorber), for double-peaked asymmetric profile in the Fe
Kalpha line (attributed to the strong gravitational effects of the nuclear black
hole) and for rapid variability. We will derive physical parameters (ionization
stages, densities, gas distribution and velecities, etc.) versus time and versus
X-ray continuum flux, and will use RGS to search for emission features
(particularly OVIII Lyman alpha) from the warm absorber.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2000-07-11T01:58:00Z/2000-07-12T17:53:18Z
Version PPS_NOT_AVAILABLE
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 2002-11-14T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Bert Brinkman, 2002, 011157, PPS_NOT_AVAILABLE, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-rsp4udj