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Name 078352
Title Unveiling multiple AGN in galaxy mergers
URL

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DOI https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-shjcv83
Author Dr Alessandra De Rosa
Description We propose to observe a sample of 4 optically selected AGN pairs with projected
separation ranging from 30 to 60 kpc with a total exposure time of 210 ks. The
main objective of these observations are (a) to characterize the systems
(luminosity and spectral shape) in the X-ray domain (b) to investigate their
nuclear environment by measuring absorption and emission properties, only
possible in the X-ray regime (c) to probe the nature of accretion flows in
X-ray-detected AGN pairs, by comparing their properties with those observed in
the optical and radio wavebands, and with theoretical models. This proposal is a
pilot study for a broader project, designed to a first systematic study of the
properties of an unbiased sample of multiple AGN, in an early stage of evolution, using multiband information.
Publication No observations found associated with the current proposal
Instrument EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage 2016-05-04T03:47:20Z/2017-04-28T07:11:50Z
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 2018-05-22T22:00:00Z
Publisher And Registrant European Space Agency
Credit Guidelines European Space Agency, Dr Alessandra De Rosa, 2018, 078352, 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-shjcv83