A dataset provided by the European Space Agency

Name 020632
Title 4U 1957+11: A POSSIBLE BLACK HOLE ACCRETION DISK CORONA SOURCE
URL

https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0206320101

DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-yzavy5e
Author Dr JEROEN HOMAN
Description We propose XMM-Newton observations of the persistent low-mass X-ray binary 4U
1957+11. This source, which probably contains a black hole primary, is viewed at
a high inclination, which allows for a detailed study of the accretion flow. Our
aim is to study the geometry and properties of the accretion disk and its
extended corona, both on small and large scales, by means of emission and
absorption line features. Moreover, combined with simultaneous RXTE obser-
vations (which we have been awarded) we will study the broad band spectrum and
variability in great detail and put stringent constraints on the presence of a
neutron star in this system. Finally, we will search for large scale jets like
those recently found in 4U 1755-33, a source very similar to 4U 1957+11.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2004-10-16T00:10:22Z/2004-10-16T12:39:00Z
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 2005-11-13T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr JEROEN HOMAN, 2005, 020632, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-yzavy5e