BeppoSAX observations of the radio-quiet QSO MR 2251-178

Physics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

Agn, Radio Quiet Qsos, X-Rays: General

Scientific paper

We present the 0.1-200 keV BeppoSAX spectrum of MR 2251-178 observed at two epochs in 1998 separated by 5 months. Both epochs show identical spectral shape and X-ray flux. Analysis of the combined spectra allow us to confirm the presence of the ionized Fe Kα line detected by ASCA and to test the presence of reflection from ionized material. The best spectral fit is obtained when including a contribution from a mildly ionized reflector (Ξ5-20keV ~ 350 erg cm s-1) with a reflection normalization Rion ~ 0.17. An exponential cut-off to the direct power-law continuum is then required at E ~ 100 keV. Finally, we briefly discuss the spectral and variability properties of a second, much weaker X-ray source in the same field of view. The source, EXO 2251.1-1737, most likely is an AGN, although it has so far been classified as a star.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

BeppoSAX observations of the radio-quiet QSO MR 2251-178 does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with BeppoSAX observations of the radio-quiet QSO MR 2251-178, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and BeppoSAX observations of the radio-quiet QSO MR 2251-178 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1489157

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.