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Name 030311
Title X-ray Observations of Optically-Selected Type 2 Quasars
URL

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https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0303110201
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https://nxsa.esac.esa.int/nxsa-sl/servlet/data-action-aio?obsno=0303110401
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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-sozn7gb
Author Dr Andrew Ptak
Description Using the SDSS, we have identified a large number of type II quasars
(high-luminosity obscured AGN, with L_bol > 10^45 ergs/s) at redshift z < 0.8.
We are conducting a comprehensive multi-wavelength follow-up of the most
luminous objects in the sample. We propose to continue our survey of type II
quasars with XMM to obtain a large sample of objects with known X-ray
properties. Our primary goal is to quantify their degree of obscuration. We also
will study the statistical properties of quantities such as X-ray spectral slope
and L_X/L[OIII] relative to Seyfert 2 galaxies and for the first time determine
the distribution of the absorbing column densities among the luminous type II
quasars.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2005-07-14T06:27:34Z/2006-06-20T19:40:18Z
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 2007-07-25T00:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Andrew Ptak, 2007, 030311, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-sozn7gb